Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia Racing, does not have peaceful hours in his role as leader of the brand's MotoGP project. He does indeed have an orphan RS-GP for the 2021 season. But no one wants it for a full season. Because if Jorge Lorenzo wants to taste it, it's to do tests. Andrea Dovizioso studied the question and answered in the negative. Cal Crutchlow had an option that he ruled out. So, room for young people. But before that, it is good to remember that Noale's adventure is serious...
When we experience two refusals from two Grand Prix winning drivers, one of whom prefers to take a sabbatical year and the other to take on the role of test driver, we can have doubts about the credibility of the file proposed to hiring. Andrea Dovizioso et Cal Crutchlow did not elaborate on their decision not to pursue what was still a tenured position for a manufacturer. A discretion which has not really reassured about what is happening in Noale…
So, to remove doubt, Massimo rivola who is just digesting the sanction of four years of suspension of the one he had under contract Andrea Iannone, explained on Sky Sport MotoGP: “ we accept his decision » he begins on the case Dovizioso. “ I saw he said we didn't have enough budget, but we honestly told him we weren't Honda. We must not promise what we cannot deliver. However, we have things in progress and we are working seriously ».
The Suzuki model on appeal
The CEO of Aprilia Racing is convinced that the RS-GP project will deliver results in the future: “ I don't think our bike has anything to envy of the others. She was born barely a year ago and with Covid in the middle. I think she's already at a decent level. We have two drivers on the track and no more like the other manufacturers. Suzuki shows that even with two young riders you can do well, it's a stimulus for us. Soon we will be able to take a step forward to be more in the fight with others ».
Rivola also explained what happened with Cal Crutchlow, made official today by Yamaha as a new MotoGP tester in place of Jorge Lorenzo : " when it was time to sign, he preferred a calmer life. Being a Yamaha test rider means not putting your life in constant danger in a championship. He made a life choice. It would just have been better to know sooner, but we respect his decision. Young people ? There are several very strong ones of different nationalities, you have to evaluate the best choice. Obviously, for an Italian house the idea would be an Italian ».
Which means Bezzecchi or even Di Giannantonio. But a certain Max Biaggi would also push its pilot Aron canet...
