Luca Cadalora is a newcomer in the posh environment of Valentino Rossi who does not choose anything or anyone at random. Vale met this compatriot with 24 victories, 72 podiums and three World Champion titles while riding a Yamaha R1. An exchange that transformed into complicity.
And this relationship is now pleased with its first victory acquired in the manner we know in Jerez. Talented, but in no way expansive, Luca Cadalora was a paradox at a time when the Italian had to be talkative and charismatic. But it is precisely this calm and this spirit of analysis and synthesis which seduced a Doctor with equally certain charm: “ I must say that Valentino surprised me » confesses the transalpine veteran. “ Chatting with him really opens your eyes ».
Having known and fought the greats of yesteryear, what perspective does Cadalora on his illustrious younger brother? He responds on GP One : " I consider him a bit like a Frankenstein. He is focused on his goals like Eddie Lawson, ingenious on and off the track like Kevin Schwantz, he improvises like Wayne Rainey and he is just as tenacious as Mick Doohan ". Great pieces put together if there ever was one!
And working with such a monster of skill, isn't it too difficult? “Not at all. I work very well with him. His group of engineers is well-established and Valentino is always relaxed. He leaves nothing to chance, but he also knows how to delegate. For example, he is not an engineer but he is very keen in his analyzes and able to perfectly explain what is happening on a motorcycle. So after he talks to you, you know exactly which way to go ».
