Danilo Petrucci, like Iker Lecuona, learned probably at the worst moment in a Grand Prix meeting that he would lose his handlebars at the end of this season, to the benefit of another rider, in this case Raul Fernandez. It was in fact at the end of FP4 and while he was getting on his RC16 to compete in Q1 that he was made aware of his situation. At KTM, we were accustomed to better and the family spirit took a hit on Petrucci's side, who frankly comments on the situation...
Danilo Petruccias an lecuona, was not fooled. He knew that he was not in a favorable position to keep his handlebars for 2022. Especially with a young prospect like Raul fernandez knocking on the door of MotoGP. But all the same, there is a way of doing things and this afternoon, in Styria, we seem to have missed the opportunity at KTM.
A feeling that Danilo Petrucci confirmed. On motograndprix.it, he says : " the announcement they made in FP4 could have been made last Thursday or even before. I already knew it was going to be like this, but I couldn't say it. They found the right moment and there would be many stories to tell. The beauty of this world never ceases to amaze me » he adds ironically.
Petrucci: “I am surprised and disappointed by certain people and their behavior”
He specifies : " I am surprised, disappointed and sorry, not surprised by the decision but by certain people and their behavior. They “fired” us while we were still wearing the suit ».
Petrux concludes: “ I love racing and I have always dreamed of winning. In MotoGP, I won two races with great champions. I don't rule out anything for the future, both in Superbike and off-road. I will definitely continue running, where I feel the most confident ". We say he is in contact for a resounding return to Ducati, but for WSBK.
