Suzuki has been at the center of the market for months thanks to Maverick Vinales, but a driver change may not be the only novelty in Hamamatsu for 2017. This time we’re talking about motorcycles and Next year the number of GSX-RR motorcycles in the starting field could double
In Japan, they are considering giving their MotoGP motorcycles to a satellite team and Carmelo Ezpeleta, the Dorna boss, has also announced that he would be happy to see the project continue.
Suzuki has only had the works team for a while but is ready for a change. Also because safe Team managers are knocked to ask for a GSX-RR.
The Japanese would be happy to increase their commitment, as they carefully weigh the practical consequences from logistics to commitment to delivering bicycles and spare parts. The decision will be made shortly, and within a month we will probably know if we will see 3 or even 4 Suzukis next year.
There are currently no negotiations with teams, even though Paddock rumors name Cecchinello as a possible candidate.
Oddly enough, Dorna recently published a press release citing manufacturers’ unwillingness as the reason why 24th place in MotoGP would not be occupied. Lies get you nowhere …