Carlo Pernat appeared punctually, like every Saturday, to comment on the “hot” topics of the week and to answer questions from the GPOne viewers. This time (see video above), he talked about Marquez’s willingness to return his 2020 salary to Honda.
The manager from Genoa appreciated the Spaniard’s gesture, but did not fully convince him.
“It’s one of the most classic political moves. I would have done tooHe commented. “They had already paid for it, and Marc just made a nice gesture, made a good impression on public opinion and on Honda, which turned out to be a great company that paid him even though he hadn’t driven but for whatever it won. Marc surely has something to hide. He’s got to take some guilt, too, and he definitely gets that. I hope he comes back as soon as possible. “
But if? No dates were given.
“There has been a lack of communication from Honda and the doctors in recent months. Maybe they’re not even sure. In fact, they never gave a possible return date, ”remarked Carlo. “From the information I have, I say he will not take the Qatar tests. He won’t get into MotoGP until he’s one hundred percent well. The risk is that he could end his career now.”
There was also talk of Valentino Rossi and a season in which he had to compete against Franco Morbidelli, his new team-mate and vice world champion. Carlo does not see the doctor as a role-player in 2021.
“I think it would have been better if he left earlier but he is enjoying it and that’s okay, “he stated.” In my opinion he won’t fight for the world championship. Maybe he can do some good races, but years go by and last year he didn’t leave a good memory because when he took a chance he It’s all defensible, but To this day I haven’t seen him fight for the podium. I’m ready to prove myself wrong, but at forty-two your head has more control than your hand telling you not to open. In 2020 I saw that he was in trouble when he was with the first one and that’s what amazes me. “
Pernat then spoke about his protégé Bastianini, who is waiting to step on the Ducati for the first time at the tests in Qatar and only have a one-year contract with the Italian designer.
“The track gives the answers, so the first five or six races will be important in understanding a lot of things. Then, in 2002, many doors will open. So if a driver is good he’ll find a place. Enea will continue to have Dovizioso’s technical team and that is a great guarantee from Gigi Dal’Igna whom I trust. “
Aprilia’s future is also taking shape, and the final clues are getting closer to driver Bradley Smith, whom they will replace as test driver.
“He won a championship with the electric motorcycles”, this is the identity of Pernat and Paolo Scalera. Matteo Ferrari is the candidate and tomorrow (Monday, February 15th) he will be interviewed in a live broadcast on our channels.