In Valencia, the team managers confided during a meeting with the press. At Suzuki, we were waiting for the news of the arrival of a team manager, a position not filled this season since Davide Brivio's departure for Formula 1. GSX-RR project manager Shinichi Sahara has confirmed that the position will be filled. But he also made it clear that Davide Brivio would definitely not be the man to count on.
Between Suzuki et Davide Brivio, mutual esteem is relevant today, as are healthy relationships. But when the two parties meet again in 2022, it will be to still tell each other the good memories of 2020. Because Suzuki will have another team manager while the Italian remains in Formula 1. On this situation, the Japanese executive commented: “ the whole team gave me their support, but fulfilling these two roles of team manager and project manager is a little too much for me » he admitted.
"With Davide Brivio we even call each other during race weekends"
He adds : " we are defining a new structure for next year and a new team manager will arrive from outside. For now I can't say more, but we are close to closing the deal ».
Sahara finished : " I am a great friend of Davide Brivio, we often call each other, even during race weekends he explained. " First of all I would like him to succeed in Formula 1 and I hope to be able to return to work with him. He will always be welcome at Suzuki, but that won't happen next year ". But then who will carry out the mission of team manager? MotoGP in Suzuki ? Zeelenberg was in the running before he decided to stay with Razlan Razali. Furthermore, the rumor has always spread the possibility of a return to the paddock of Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant.
