It's nothing to say thatAlvaro Bautista entered the world of Superbike with a bang. Former MotoGP rider who told him that they no longer wanted him by not offering him any opportunities, he was taken in by Ducati which launched it in this WSBK category which gives pride of place to motorcycles derived from the series. This new project coincided with that of the latest Panigale V4 R, and the man – machine duo now has 12 victories. A domination that sparks debate and gives ideas. But Bautista is delighted with a situation that he would like to perpetuate.
Because this impressive course does not impress a MotoGP which focuses on a new generation whose standard bearer is fabio quartararo. What's the point of returning to Grand Prix for a role as an extra in a satellite team when you're racking up victories like others pearls with factory driver status in WSBK? The Spaniard comments: “ of course WSBK is different from Grands Prix. MotoGP is something bigger. But I'm a factory rider in Superbike, and that's more important than being a satellite rider in MotoGP ».
He specifies on crash.net : " we feel good at Ducati, relations between people are good. It is important. I will stay with Ducati even if it is in Superbike rather than going to a satellite structure in MotoGP. If I had to return to Grand Prix, it would only be for a factory bike, that's clear ».
The leap of faith is interesting at a time when the motorcycle model inspired by MotoGP with a rider from this category on it fuels reflection in Superbike. At Honda, it would even seem advanced and the furtive announcement of the arrival of Johann zarco was the demonstration. Besides, rumor has it that Baptist or also in the small papers of the Tokyo firm which must nevertheless confirm the essential: A new CBRR inspired by the RC213V which we could also find in dealerships. A tour de force achieved by the much smaller manufacturer that is Ducati…
