Watching practice this morning. Ducati's are front runners. As they normally are, they've traditionally done well at Qatar.
Interesting News from the Paddock:
- Rossi re-signs for 2 more years and will not commit to retiring at the end of this contract
Zarco in the Silly Season Driver's Seat:
- HRC is making a push for him
- If not HRC, Factory KTM or Tech3 KTM are still viable options
- And Lin Jarvis has now stated they are open to giving their next satellite team a Factory Bike. This means a 3-bike Factory Team will not happen. I believe that Movistar (Vinales' sponsor) would not allow it. But if the satellite has a Factory Bike then it keeps the door open keeping Zarco. But I have to ask, WHY NOW? They could've kept Tech3 had they agreed to that this year!!!... I think this is just Lin Jarvis trying to save face.
- The official list of mfg's that are after Zarco is KTM, HRC, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Ducati
- Zarco's announcement on his future will not be made until LeMans at the earliest
MarcVDS is the front runner for getting the Yamaha Satellite Bikes.
This would throw Honda's developmental program in disarray as MVDS runs Honda's Moto2 & Moto3 program.
Now that Tech3 is the official KTM program, Ive wondered what will happen to the support the Aki Ajo team gets in moto2/moto3? Will KTM support two different official feeder teams? Or will Aki Ajo fill the void left at Honda by MVDS?
If Honda cannot land Zarco, I believe they will make a strong run at Dovi. If Dovi goes Honda, then Petrucci will get the call up to the Factory Ducati squad.
Where will Petrucci land?
- If Ducati is able to retain Dovi (I expect they will), Danilo will need JLo to shit the bed again this year to get his seat
- Ducati coughs up the $$$ to keep him at Prmac (which I doubt will happen)
- Suzuki is a option
- Aprilia wants him (I believe Aprilia will end up with Petrucci or Iannone for 2019)
This season is going to be hot. 13 factory bikes on the grid. And everyone is battling for their 2019 contracts. What a show!!!
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