The question provokes and it is more than premature, but it arises in a season where every point is worth its weight in gold. With five Grands Prix remaining, two leaders are fighting for the crown under the threat of a third just sixteen lengths behind. Marc Marquez and Andrea Dovizioso have the same number of points and have both won four Grands Prix. Who will make the difference? Maybe another one. Marquez can count on three other Hondas and Dovizioso on five Ducatis. Well, in theory...
The tension is building in the championship and it will continue to increase as we approach the outcome. The question of stable instructions is more and more relevant and the fact that we have apostrophied a Danilo Petrucci on the subject upon the arrival of Misano is a sure sign.
The Pramac driver is equipped with a GP17 and he knew how to make better use of it than the official driver Dovizioso during this San Marino Grand Prix. He actually led the race for a good while before dropping his flag on the last lap against a Márquez which he followed closely to the checkered flag.
An outcome which left no room for maneuver for a change of position between the satellite Ducati and the official one. The balance sheet remains: Petrucci took valuable points from DesmoDovi. SO ? Petrux comments: “ I wanted to win this race, I have no regrets. I thought about helping Andrea of course. But I thought he was closer. But no matter, Andrea is capable of fighting for the title without needing my help. That being said, I would be happy to help him in the next races ».
We feel torn and as the subject remained unresolved, he clarified: “ I don't think it would be good for the image of the championship to see a driver give up his place in the last corner. We're all fighting for something here. And of course I want to help Dovi ».
From a sporting point of view, the argument makes complete sense. Politically, this is to be seen in a Ducati factory where we have already ostensibly supported its homage to the team policy in force at Ferrari in Formula 1. And which is ruthless. There is no doubt that we will have the opportunity to talk about it again and we will remember, in passing, the feeling of a Loris Reggiani exposed HERE...
