The transfer market in MotoGP no longer only concerns the rider department. The shelf of satellite stables has also opened and this is the sign of development of the category which has gone in the right direction. Manufacturers are now looking not only for their champion but also for their partners in the stand. Since Tech3 announced its upcoming separation from Yamaha to join KTM, the subject is at the forefront. Especially since Suzuki and Aprilia no longer officially want to stay alone. The Avintia team is one of the structures to contact for factories. But his boss Raul Romero already has his idea in mind…
Marc VDS is thinking of putting an end to its Hondas to try the Yamaha adventure, Suzuki and Aprilia are considering broadening their involvement and Honda will perhaps have to consider a succession to Marc VDS while Aspar Martinez's men, now under the Angel Nieto banner, are watching ... Among the manufacturers, we are looking with interest at these independent teams whose sole purpose is no longer to make up the numbers on the starting grid. The Avintia team is part of this club. But he has his certainties.
An inventory that the boss Raul romero thus explains on the microphone of motogp.com : " our pilots seem to be doing pretty well, so it's best not to touch anything. I can tell you that we will continue with Ducati next year. My idea is to try to find a bigger budget with the sponsors to get a 2019 Ducati next season »
The bike is therefore targeted, but it is the same with the rider. And it is about Tito Rabat : " I believed in him from day one and that’s why I chose him. This is the third time he has returned to our team and each time he gives us great results. It's a driver who works a lot with the atmosphere. He seems more at ease because there is a family atmosphere »
« When he arrived in MotoGP, I wanted him to come with me, but he was linked to another team, he continues. He thought the best bike was the Honda because he was focused on Marc. It was not for lack of having told him that he would not have the same bike as the two officials, that his style corresponded more to the Ducati. It took him a while to figure it out! With Tito, our goal is to make a few podiums and finish in the Top 10 at the end of the season. ».
