MotoGP is definitely an unforgiving world and, at Yamaha, we've been trying hard to point that out lately. We will thus recall the latest events: Viñales obtained the conventional break, Rossi, in announcing his retirement, had a friendly mention from Petronas on the fact that the results could have been better, Yamaha offered Rossi its M1s which he refused so as not to embarrass Petronas and the same Malaysian colors must now indeed resign themselves to what they expected: losing Morbidelli in 2022. Lin Jarvis announces him as Fabio Quartararo's teammate...
It's a commotion at Yamaha who can consider the performance of Quarterly solid leader of this championship like a gift from providence. Because around the French, it is a real minefield... Latest explosion to date, the position of Lynn Jarvis ensuring that Franco Morbidelli would be in the factory box in 2022, instead of Casa Particular in Viñales. Yamaha Motor Racing has granted its rider's request to leave his duties for the brand at Assen earlier than planned. A four and a half year mission will then end, and in failure mode, hoping that it doesn't really turn sour before the end of this season.
Lin Jarvis' announcement also pleases Ramon Forcada
As for what happens next, it's Lynn Jarvis himself who presents it: “ we clearly confirmed our intention to Morbidelli. Franky informed the Petronas team that he was leaving and the team accepted this decision. Franky will do this move. But we still need to work out the details exactly ". These negotiations concern the duration of the contract, fees and other subtleties that Yamaha must negotiate with those in charge of the VR46 Riders Academy for “Morbido”. There was another meeting on this subject last Saturday in Spielberg.
Morbidely could also bring back his Spanish team leader Ramón Forcada in the factory team, where he worked for Maverick Vinales until the end of 2018 and before that for Jorge Lorenzo. " We have already met with Franky's management several times. And it will happen », assured Jarvis, Yamaha race director at speedweek on the arrival of Italian-Brazilian. Quarterly therefore knows the name of his future teammate, and it's an old acquaintance. As for Petronas now completely stripped, we will have to find two pilots…
