Without Carlo Pernat, the paddock would be very sad and, above all, we would be ignorant of his juicy stories and other behind-the-scenes negotiations. Of course, he hasn't always got it right, but given his career marked by high responsibilities, someone who is now in journalism and pilot management likes to put everything out in the open. Even his memories. And they are interesting when it comes to personalities who are now in the spotlight, like Alberto Puig at Honda Repsol…
When the announcement of the succession of the Sémillant Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant to the management of the official team Honda in MotoGP revealed the name ofAlberto Puig, many remained doubtful. Not on the skills of the Spaniard. He is a fighter, and even a killer who tries to turn the pilots he has under his control into real commandos who die of starvation. But its function also requires moderation, resilience, diplomacy... And that, Alberto puig is not naturally endowed with it.
Fortunately, he plays in a team where there is a Marc Marquez so big and determined that he can impress her. The same brings more than convincing results. The paradox is therefore that the pilot channels the one who should temper him. Failing that, he defends it and does the same with his shop as soon as it is damaged...
A character trait that is not new. Carlo Pernat indeed had the Spaniard in his box when he was a pilot. And his memory distilled on GP One is edifying: “ I had Alberto Puig in the Aprilia team, who raced with a private team in 250 and if I'm not mistaken, he also had a podium. I can guarantee you that talking to him was impossible. He was nervous, even a little peasant and rude, I didn't get along with it. Very good boy, but he had this character that didn't allow you to be close to him, even for five minutes. We couldn't even talk. I was talking to Bayle, who had a good character. But with Puig, it was impossible. » When you read this and relate it to your current role at Repsol Honda, we say to ourselves that in this world, everything is definitely possible.
