MotoGP Pol Espargaró KTM: “the most important thing is that we stay united”

Between Pol Espargaró and KTM it's a story that will end this year, whatever the brand's boss Stefan Pierer thinks. September 15, brought forward to cut the Gordian knot, would only be a deadline for the announcement of the transfer to Honda. At least this is still the belief of the sources said to be close to the case. While waiting for this deadline, the same evaluates the 2020 season that awaits it. And although seduced by the sirens of Repsol Honda, he calls his Austrian troops to unity…

In an interview with motogp.com, Pol Espargaro gave his feelings about a 2020 season at calendar reworked for reasons we know. From the health crisis, which is still declared, has emerged an unprecedented campaign concentrated in time and space. You will have to be reactive, sharp, and above all not get injured. Because no convalescence time is granted.

The teammate of a Brad Binder who will debut in MotoGP commented: “ we are all very excited because there was a time when we all thought there would be no races this year. Anyone who claims otherwise is not being honest.. We were already talking about 2021 back then, but Dorna worked hard to get a calendar ».

« It's not as global as usual, and that's obviously a shame because we want to show our sport to all four corners of the world. Nevertheless, we must be happy to be able to hold the confirmed dates and perhaps even more GP weekends », added the 29-year-old pilot.

“It will be physically demanding”

« The calendar is very busy, three races in a row are not child's play. It will be physically demanding and we must be very careful and avoid injuries “, warns Pol: “ but ultimately we don't really think about it, we just think we can do it again, and that's an incredible thing ».

The Spaniard ends on a note that is surprising given his negotiations with Honda: “ the championship will be shorter, so we cannot afford to make mistakes. At the same time we have to be fast in all the races because there won't be as many races. Everything has to be right, because success depends not only on the rider, but also on the team, the bike and each team member. Everyone must stay focused and the most important thing is that we stay united, because it will be a difficult season ". Will unity last beyond the September 15st ?