The stars of the Grands Prix of yesterday and today were at the last Motorcycle Show in Milan. The opportunity to ask them questions about what the 2017 MotoGP season could be like. Here is the response from Stoner who was featured in a Ducati stand particularly stocked with new products.
Ducati did not take half measures at the Milan Motor Show where its new sports range was unveiled. Featured, opus 1299 Superleggera enhanced alongside it by a Casey Stoner who played his role as brand ambassador. A big fish near which GP One went fishing for information. All the more interesting since the Australian is not used to leading the boat.
And then with the arrival of Lorenzo and the assertion of the sports boss Gigi Dall'Igna must play for the title in 2017, we had to know what the retired double World Champion had in his nets: “ this weekend I will be in Spain to follow the season finale and attend the debut of GP17. I'm curious to discover all the new features that will be available next year and to see how our bike will behave ».
Behave with a certain Lorenzo above : " I will be there to give him all the instructions he could ask for. But I don't think he will need it because he is a great pilot and he will be totally focused on the subject ". Even in the rain? “ He didn't find the confidence with the tires to be fast in these conditions. This is what conditioned the outcome of his last Grands Prix. But he remains one of the best in the dry, his results speak for him ».
Certainly, but in 2017, the tires will be the same as in 2016. So what is the prediction for the future championship? “ The Ducati has evolved enormously and is now definitely among the best motorcycles. The favorite for the title will be Marquez, but as far as Ducati is concerned, everything will depend on the Michelins and the bike's ability to adapt to them. Of course, there is still work to be done on corner entries and exits, but the tires will be the key to everything ».
On this, the Australian has not ruled out participating in the Sepang tests at the end of November, a possibility that is all the more likely as Lorenzo will not be able to ride there due to his Yamaha contract which does not end until December 31, 2016. As for Valencia, for this weekend, we will remember that Ducati has not done better than fourth there for five years. It was in 2014 with Andrea Dovizioso.
