Loris Baz was able to bounce back by opting for a Yamaha Ten Kate in WSBK. His osmosis with the R1, like his good understanding with the Dutch team that needs no introduction, allows the Frenchman to play at the forefront this season. However, we already have to think about the next one, and there is an official Yamaha which is free, since Van der Mark decided to try the BMW adventure. The position is highly coveted. But in the case of the former MotoGP rider, if his candidacy is approved, there is a dilemma…
Loris Baz and the private team Ten-Kate are among the leaders of the Superbike world championship. So much so that the pilot's good performance raises questions about his future. With the departure of Michael van der Mark in BMW, there is still one place available in the factory team Yamaha for the next year. And Loris Baz is necessarily taken into account to ensure succession.
Hence this question: will he stay with Ten Kate in 2021 or join the factory team? “ To be honest, I don't know yet “, declared the Frenchman. “ We speak to the Yamaha factory team, but also to Kervin, Ronald and Gerrit ».
« I feel very comfortable at Ten Kate. My manager talks to everyone. It's his job. I try to concentrate on the races ". It will be recalled that the manager of Baz is Eric Mahe, which also takes care of fabio quartararo in MotoGP and Jules cluzel in WSS.
There are many aspects to consider between Ten Kate and the factory team. “ Of course it would be nice to be with an official team. But there are always positive and negative aspects "Says Baz. " It is a set ».
The same team with a factory bike?
« As a driver, it is of course difficult to turn down a place in a factory team. You work your whole career to get the best bike. Usually a factory team can offer the best combination » adds Loris Baz. " But I also think that I won't find a team with whom I have as special a relationship as the one I have with Ten Kate. In the box, we are like family. As I said, it's a combination of several aspects and it's difficult to refuse an official team ».
The Dutch team Ten-Kate has a lot of experience and is considered one of the most ambitious and passionate structures in the paddock. “ We're talking to Ten Kate about having the exact same bike as the factory team », declares Baz. " So I could stay and try to win with this team. Very good people work at Ten Kate. As a private team, it is of course more difficult to find the optimal budget ».
The decision regarding his future could be made in the coming weeks in September. “ Maybe we'll find out more from Barcelona. At the moment I can't say exactly » ends the tricolor on Motorsport total.
