Loris Baz is the rider we didn't expect to see appear on the World Superbike transfer market. And yet, it took two particularly successful achievements in Jerez and Portimao for the Frenchman to shake up the game. Ducati must monitor the news and follow it closely while BMW has cast its net in its direction. A desire that amuses him because he remembers last year. Now in a favorable position, he gives change to some and does not hesitate to tell his four truths...
Loris Baz confirmed by its freshness brought back from the new world during a freelance WSBK that fabio quartararo demonstrated since the start of this season in MotoGP : the clock doesn't fall if you don't approach your hunt with the pleasure of being on a motorcycle. An approach undoubtedly explained by their common manager Eric Mahe and included up to Jules Cluzel which is also part of this environment. It will be recalled that after a big accident at Magny-Cours, the GMT94 tricolor returned to victory in Supersport at Portimao.
Et Loris Baz ? He certainly did not win on the Ducati Go Eleven replacing a Chaz Davies moreover conveniently at the same measurements as him... But he took three podiums on the track before losing one on the green carpet, and he scored, during his two outings in Jerez and Portimao, 53 points and rose to 14th position in the drivers' standings. Over the weekend at Portimao, only one driver was able to accumulate more points than Baz : the official Ducati rider Scott Redding who totaled 49 points thanks to his three second places. Loris Baz for his part obtained 36 points despite a penalty.
A demonstration that did not go unnoticed: “ I received a lot of messages from Paolo Ciabatti, the sporting director of Ducati, with thanks and congratulations ", commented Baz on 'Motorsport-Total.com'. And he gets to the heart of the matter: “ Ducati and GoEleven gave me the opportunity to show that I belong in this paddock,” He notes. « I was able to show people who over-promised me last year that they should have evaluated me differently. Now I can end the season with a big smile. Let's see what happens in the future ". That's what is said loudly and clearly...
Loris Baz: “ I advise every young rider to simply enjoy riding«
« I always give 100%, whatever bike I ride. This is my approach. It worked great on this bike. It's the best one I've driven in a long time. », Adds the Frenchman. “ Driving pleasure is the key to being faste. Sometimes it's nice when you can relax and enjoy riding. I advise every young rider who asks for help to simply enjoy riding. ».
« I love racing. If it wasn't, I would stop. I really enjoyed these weekends. When you do a full season, you have expectations, pressure, etc. I had nothing to lose and had a great time. »Reports Baz which ends: “ the feeling on the bike was really good. I'm a little sad to have to give it back to Chaz. It was a fantastic weekend. I can be very happy with it and now go on vacation ". In terms of "vacation", he will spend the weekend driving Must as part of the World Endurance Championship on a… Yamaha , a brand that the Go Eleven team is eyeing for the 2022 WSBK season.
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