The 2019 season is coming to an end and there is only one Grand Prix left in Valencia, in around ten days, to extinguish the representation lanterns. The minds of most of the MotoGP protagonists are turned towards 2020, even if some runners-up are still up for grabs. For Valentino Rossi, it is a question of limiting the damage of what will in any case remain one of his worst campaigns in 23 years of fighting. All the more reason to think about next year, for which he turned his team upside down...
2020 will have to be for Yamaha confirmation of a return among the contenders for a world title and for Valentino Rossi the affirmation of a level always up to the challenge. A real challenge, because the competition has become even more intense, with, in particular, the assertion of adversaries who could be sons... But The Doctor remains focused on his objectives: “ we are going to change something in my team for 2020, because we want to stay competitive” said Valentino Rossi en Malaysia.
A change that will be made gently and with respect for the person who will be replaced... Who could just as easily have already been put on leave. But Vale is not that type: “ yes, we could have done that », recognizes Valentino. “ But I thought it would be better if we didn't rush. Also in the interest of Silvano Galbusera. In this world, you have to keep your commitments. I prefer that. David Muñoz will start from scratch in MotoGP, he doesn't have much experience. But we have enough time during the winter tests to get used to each other. »
A next season promised to four Yamahas of the same level since the troops Petronas will be as well equipped as the official battalion. What to compensate for a test team that is too weak? The pilot who has passed the 40-year mark sees it differently: “ first of all, I hope Quartararo can really fight for the world champion title because he is very, very, very, very fast. Why not. As for us, we want to be in front and have at least a chance to win the championship ". Or achieve the Holy Grail that is this tenth title…
