The MotoGP season gets ready to face the hottest time - not only in the literal sense - with 4 races in a month, but already it looks to the future. Off the slopes, the news of the withdrawal of Casey Stoner has perplexed many and launched a series of endless speculation and gossip on the market drivers.
At 27 and fresh from a season to 10 wins and 19 podium finishes in a strip interrupted only in Catalonia, the Australian seemed destined to leave the crumbs to the opponents. Instead he opted for a country life, prematurely giving the witness a sport that can not hear her. A controversial choice, the 15-time world champion Giacomo Agostini said the inauguration of the collection Yamaha Poggi in Bologna.
"I think, simply, is no longer enamored of the races - he said - It happens to many couples when they separate, and there's nothing wrong with that. now prefers the country life and family. Only one thing is strange: it is still a young guy with a lot to give to the sport and a lot of money to be made. But it is his decision and must be respected " .
Rossi, Lorenzo and Pedrosa have contracts expiring after this season and the withdrawal of Stoner ended the 'truce' between the houses, which aimed to confirm their top riders .
"The departure of Casey has a very open market. Now the most important piece is Lorenzo. I hope that it remains in Yamaha, is an environment that is familiar and which now is becoming like a family to him. Then it seems to me that there is a more human and homely atmosphere in which Honda. I found myself very well, and even today I seem to treat their riders like gentlemen. "
Who perhaps favoring the passage of Lorenzo Valentino Rossi Honda, which has left more or less amicably with Iwata's house and could have a flashback to the M1. According to Agostini, however, the solution is not obvious to the 'Doctor'.
"It is hard to. Ducati has an important sponsor, and he remains the best place economically. I do not know if that's a real possibility his return to Honda. It would be difficult for him to come back to win 7 of 10 races as he did a time. All riders give their best, but the samples can give 110%. He was one of those, but now perhaps can give 'only' 100%. But if he found a bike that will definitely like it a lot better than what he is doing now. "
After years of domination in MotoGP, Rossi has found in Stoner and Lorenzo two young and talented riders, able to notch his fiefdom. The pilot Tavullia can not however be underestimated.
"Rossi is the most complete rider . From this point of view, Lawrence approached him much over the years. Stoner is the fastest, but it's certainly not as extensive as Lorenzo, Rossi, and even less ".
Among the reasons for withdrawal, Stoner said rule changes that would fundamentally distort the MotoGP. The Australian has quoted several times with nostalgia of the past races, a world which Agostini, who will turn 70 years and will celebrate Friday at Silverstone with Yamaha, retain a vivid memory.
"Since he started riding him, the world championship is not changed so much. Now it runs only with 4-stroke engines, but complexes that give you joy to drive. Progress can not be stopped, however, too much technology is not always good . I'd like to restrict some 'electronics and give more responsibility to the pilots. Even today the best driver wins, but the pulse does not count as a real time and the samples are less likely to make a difference " .
In this regard, there is often talk of the Superbike, a guarantee from the point of view of the show. The legacy of MotoGP has so far been preserved, but in times of crisis it is easy to squander a fortune.
"Unfortunately, the costs have skyrocketed. Now, about 3 million euros per season just to line up two bikes. So turn away riders and teams. CRTs are used only to fill the grid , but are less Moto2. The transition from 800 to 1000, has just pushed the teams to spend more to create new prototypes. I'm not sure of the answer, but clearly what has been done thus far has not helped. "
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