2021 for Suzuki began with a departure from Davide Brivio, the team manager who led Joan Mir to his success. There was much speculation about his replacement in the days after the news, and one of the most flamboyant was the name Kevin Schwantz.
The Texas driver is one of the symbols of the Japanese company, and if there had been a suggestion, it probably wouldn’t have backed off.
“I’ve always said that if the opportunity arose, I would help Suzuki in any way I could. I don’t think there is one right now. It seems to me that Sahara is convinced that he can take the helm and continue to achieve what they achieved without Brivio and anyone else.Kevin explained in an interview with Bike Sport News. “It’s not going to be easy, but Sahara has been to many places and done so many things in Suzuki, like the production bike, and we worked together on the GSXR-1000. I think he has what it takes to keep the team confident and continue to make and develop a great bike out of it. Good luck! I offered to help but I don’t want to do it full time, that’s for sure. ”
Schwantz understands Davide’s decision to take on the new challenge in Formula 1 with Reanult.
“I understand Brivio’s point of view. We said, ‘There’s a new challenge out there, it’s going to be a different world. I really want to be part of it, understand how to be successful, and there is no doubt he will, ‘”he explained.” Suzuki will miss Davide and Roberto. You did a great job putting this team together, a great group of people. We hope that most of the staff will stay intact and only the Brivio brothers will be missed Congratulations to her, it’s a team championship, I know Joan is the world champion, but these guys are the team that put it all together. “
Kevin also spoke of the young Americans trying to retrace his steps in the World Cup. Starting with Joe Roberts, whom he attacked for rejecting Aprilia’s offer to compete in MotoGP in 2021.
“I don’t think you have many options to get a MotoGP place and to turn one down could have been a bit silly in my opinion,” said Schwantz. “If you want to go there, get there as soon as possible.”