Taking stock of the work of a Jorge Lorenzo test pilot for Yamaha, Lin Jarvis regretted that the circumstances imposed by the Coronavirus crisis had annihilated all the plans which were to put Por Fuera back in the saddle. This is for the benefit of the development of the M1. Because to help with a possible return of the five-time World Champion to business, the same race director from the Iwata firm pointed out that the Majorcan was not in the right place. Then he made this comment: attributing an ulterior motive to him, he pointed out that places were still free at Ducati…
The subject of the return of Jorge Lorenzo in Ducati is not from today. In fact, it has been debated since he left the Borgo Panigale firm, motivated by criticism from the brand's boss. Claudio Domenicali who, by the way, had reason to be disappointed by the results of a pilot for whom he was paying 25 million euros over two years. But as soon as the disappointment was admitted, the Majorcan showed himself in a different light, so much so that he started to win…
However, it was too late to change the situation and Jorge Lorenzo went to Repsol Honda. He experienced such hell there, with injuries, that he considered returning home. Ducati during the summer of 2019. A perspective so realistic that Jack Miller began negotiations with KTM. We know the rest, until the Majorcan's retirement, announced during the last Grand Prix of last season in Valencia.
The same manager as Jorge Martin
And since ? Jorge Lorenzo signed a test pilot contract Yamaha and his speech oscillates between being satisfied with his lot with, from time to time, an implication about a return to competition. The paddock is convinced of this latest ambition, Lynn Jarvis first since he did not hesitate to speak of a “ ulterior motive » from his test pilot with a vague future. Because with the crisis looming, Yamaha could very well cut into the 1,5 million euros invested in a test team with the mission to be redefined in a regulatory context technically freezing the motorcycles until 2022...
So, what about Jorge Lorenzo ? We will recall that his manager is Alberto Valera who also manages the career of George Martin. He has just placed him at Pramac, a promotion which must be made official. The opportunity is therefore great to also talk about Por Fuera, and in particular to a Gigi Dall'Igna who has always had a crush on the one he knew under the awning Aprilia. A brand, which, by the way, would also need his services, and with which he won two world titles…
At Ducati, Paolo ciabatti, the sports director, constantly repeats that Lorenzo is no longer a subject. However, he is still awaiting the signature ofAndrea Dovizioso who is said, at 34 years old, tired of fighting both on the track and behind the scenes to make his voice heard on the development of the Desmosedici. We are there. But Lin Jarvis can boast of having reignited the flame with this comment: “ Jorge should talk to a competitor if he wants to start a full season again. There are manufacturers like Ducati who have not yet completed their rider team. So far they have only signed one pilot ».
