Sylvain Guintoli is now a Suzuki test rider and as such, he recognizes that he has his work cut out for him. But he is also already a World Champion in WSBK, 2014 vintage with Aprilia, and since this season he has been a World Champion in Endurance with the GSX/R. He is thus one of the two French titles of the year with Fabio Quartararo now master of MotoGP and of whom he speaks highly...
Since he girded the MotoGP crown on his head, comments have been pouring in about a fabio quartararo who has managed the feat so far of not attracting the slightest animosity or resentment from anyone. From his direct opponents to the rest of the motorcycle planet, it is symptomatic to note that the official Yamaha World Champion has no declared enemies. And in this environment of competition exacerbated by an ego which is the driving force behind all individually accomplished exploits, it is a sort of exception.
Sylvain Guintoli is not surprised, however. Asked by InSella.it during a Shark event, with whom he has been a partner since 2002, he said of his compatriot: “ he did something great, no one before him had done it in France. Plus Fabio is young and he's a good boy. He's a pleasant person, he's an added value. He is incredibly talented and this has been known for several years, but he has worked hard since last year, and this year he was unbeatable ».
Sylvain Guintoli and the evolution of the Suzuki: “ we're late«
Since the Frenchman talks about MotoGP, he also mentions the troops Suzuki of which he is the recognized test pilot and appreciated by his regular colleagues Joan mir et alex rins : “ we needed to grow. The rear level corrector arrived late and we're late. It makes a big difference and it's important to have it ».
He adds : " we are not that far from the leaders: Joan is third in the championship, Alex fell a few times while fighting for the podium. The bike is good, we just have to take one more step. I will continue to be a test rider with Suzuki MotoGP to try and help them take the title from Fabio ».
Sylvain also took stock of his season, of which the victory at Le Mans was the high point: “ we didn't have a perfect year, but almost because Le Mans and the Bol D'Or are two races that I really wanted to win, before I was too old, and we did it straight away. These races are the best moment of the career, but also the worst because they are very difficult. But when they are finished, there is an incredible feeling. For me the best was Le Mans, it was the first time, it's a new experience that I enjoyed so much ».
So much so that he will do it again in 2022: “ The objective is to continue Endurance and the challenge with Suzuki in MotoGP is very interesting. Due to Covid we were not able to work as before, it was not possible to go to Japan with the same frequency. I hope we can do something more to help Joan and Alex " finished Sylvain Guintoli.
