Each year, as the start of the season approaches, the same question arises. Who will be crowned MotoGP world champion? Although we do not have a magic ball, we have attempted to present four drivers who can succeed
Joan mir. Of course, we will also introduce you to some outsiders who can play spoilsport.
outsiders :
Before tackling the big pieces, let's take a look at some drivers neglected by the bookmakers. Jack Miller, author of a correct season but punctuated by inconsistency (7e), is undoubtedly an outsider who could make some noise. If this has gone a little unnoticed, Ducati still won the manufacturers' world championship last year and knows how to offer fast machines.
The whole question rests on Jack and his pressure management. Now that he has the handlebars he has been eyeing for so many years, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to respond when it counts. Winning races would already be a great accomplishment, before talking about titles.
Fans would love to see Maverick Vinales
perform at its highest level. Her " constant inconstancy » is however what prevents him from aiming higher. Author of a mixed season (6e), he will have to be on the podium more regularly to hope to make the top 3. Warning: This does not mean that we should rest on his case however. His talent is undeniable.
Pollycio in surprise? Photo: Michelin Motorsport
Miguel Oliveira is definitely one of the drivers to watch. Revelation of this year 2020 with Joan Mir, the Portuguese never ceases to impress. The KTM RC16, in better shape than ever, will put him in the perfect position to compete for the top 5. The title still seems far away.
Pol Espargaro,
Johann zarco et Brad Binder
could also put on this mantle of outsider coming from nowhere.
Suitors (in a mess) :
No. 1: Joan Mir
Who better than Mir to succeed Mir? Single world champions are rare in history (Nicky Hayden is the only one from the MotoGP era), because knowing how to manage a championship, keep your cool, perform when it counts requires extra talent. Knowing how to drive is not enough. Mir, by his status, knows how to do it and this experience will make him a serious competitor for the 2021 title. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to raise his level in the presence of a formidable regular competitor.
No. 2: Franco Morbidelli
Morbidelli made a very strong impression in 2020. The vice-champion seems serene, surgical once the lights are out. Benefiting from the experience of his mentor Valentino Rossi, he proved himself excellent on numerous occasions. Regularity will also be its objective; too often out of the top 5 last year, he could not prevent the coronation of Joan Mir in Valencia. If he finds the recipe and can be a consistent podium contender, we have a world champion in the making here. To be monitored closely.
No. 3: Fabio Quartararo
Consistency is also what Fabio lacked last year. Having moved to Yamaha factory, he will first have to make his place against a Viñales who is well established in the blue box. When all conditions are met, he is without a doubt the second best driver in the field. However, this is not enough to be MotoGP world champion. If the YZR-M1 develops in the right direction, there is a good chance that “El Diablo” will have a great year.
No. 4: Alex Rins
Photo: Michelin Motorsport
Injured at the start of the season, Kidneys could not fight on equal terms at first. Once recovered, he called us all to order. A majestic pilot, he is one of the only ones who can claim to beat Marc Márquez
2019 version. His experience, acquired at the top of the Moto3 and Moto2 table, gives him implacable confidence. Problem: Rins doesn't know "how to win" a championship. Already two world vice-champion titles, accompanied by three third places in his career. If he manages to forge a champion mentality, watch out for him for 2021. And for the next ten years.
You have probably noticed,
Marc Márquez is not present in this list. His case has already been analyzed. It is impossible to judge his level but the Spanish is capable of a performance
Doohan-esque next year. Rather outsider, contender or even favorite? Don’t hesitate to tell us in the comments!
Cover photo: Michelin Motorsport
