MotoGP, Razlan Razali: “the arrival of Rossi was not something that suited us”

Clearly, the arrival of Valentino Rossi within the Yamaha satellite team that is Petronas does not quite make its theoretical boss, the Malaysian Razlan Razali, jump for joy. Theoretical indeed, because the Doctor is clearly not his deliberate choice, a determined will. He confirms this feeling of an assignment order sent by Yamaha in a last interview where he appears almost as resigned…

The interview comes from “The Race” and was captured by Motosan. The exfiltrated subject is the next arrival of Valentino Rossi which will be announced in due course. Because it is inevitable. The Doctor will therefore continue his career in 2021. Good news for the promoter Dorna, the fans, probably also the sport. But is it also good news for Razlan Razali ? We can wonder, even if it would have gone too far to conclude that it is a bad one...

He states thus: “ who will replace Fabio Quartararo? It is clear that Valentino will be, but for the moment we have not talked about it ", said the Petronas team director. “ Before, it wasn't something that suited us, because we really believe in what we did with Fabio. » Which means seeking out and revealing young people.

But there… " If it had been a normal championship, everything would have depended on Valentino Rossi's results in the first half of the season. And the results of the young Moto2 riders that we observe. But it's an unusual year and bringing a rookie to MotoGP without seeing him is a huge risk. We cannot take this risk. If we do not accept a newcomer, the proposition of bringing Valentino Rossi becomes very attractive. »

“Rossi has no choice but to come and see us”

Valentino Rossi is therefore a choice imposed by a set of circumstances and factors. To make yourself understood, Razlan Razali goes into detail: “ the only negative point is that it is old. She is always a fit person, working out a lot at the ranch. But like it or not, he is out of the factory team and cannot go to any other official team for a year. He has no choice but to come see us… But we look forward to receiving his comments and information. »

Once again, the Malaysian deplores that there is still no direct contact with Vale. However, there is an issue: “ we can only allow him to come with one or two people, he will have to work with the rest of our structure. That's what we want, but I repeat: we haven't started talking to him yet! ". Yes Razlan Razali allowed himself to be imposed Valentino Rossi, he is not willing to give up any more ground by opening up to the staff of the man from Tavullia…