Is Valentino Rossi already excluded from any future at Petronas Yamaha? The rumor had its little effect behind the scenes at the Sachsenring. She wanted in fact that the decision-makers of the Malaysian oil company, Razlan Razli in the lead, had already sealed the fate of their Morbidelli team rider for 2022. Remarks attributed to the team leader of the Yamaha satellite team, relayed by two Malaysian media , in fact wanted the period with the Doctor to have lasted long enough. It took a moment to hear a contrary voice whose ambition was to deny. A communication that did not convince…
Petronas wanted to deny the rumor signaling that Valentino Rossi would definitely not be in the team walls next year. A situation exposed by declarations of Razlan Razali which would ultimately have been misinterpreted. But it was also little appreciated by Tavullia who wants to manage this “ moment » announcing the rest of the events for the Doctor. However, we can guess the outcome given the results and the fact that the nine-time winner declared that he would not be one of the drivers of his own team. Aramco VR46 on a GP22…
Petronas: “our driver selection philosophy is talent development”
But we don't pull the rug out from under us like that in Vale. He himself wants to master his communication, which must be unblocked during the summer break. Razlan Razali therefore wanted to put out the fire, but he did not succeed, given the arguments put forward. “ Our main driver selection philosophy has been the same since the beginning: talent development » he said, specifying, moreover, that the role of Valentino Rossi has been fundamental to the growth of the Malaysian team. “ Working with Valentino Rossi was a great opportunity for the team and this relationship helped develop the driver talent within the team. Having chosen a more experienced driver is an exception and we hope to favor young people in the future ».
In short, this is not what we call a frank denial. Just a deadline pushed back. Concretely, there are still a few races before the end of the year, so the contracts continue until November, when the season ends MotoGP.
