With the departure of Jorge Lorenzo, the MotoGP market experienced a sudden flashback for 2020. When Alex Marquez joined the Repsol Honda team with his brother Marc, Zarco was holding the short end of the stick. On Monday, the Frenchman spoke extensively with Gigi Dall’Igna and Paolo Ciabatti, General Manager and Sports Director of Ducati Corse, with the intention of getting him a place on the Avintia team, the only way for him to stay in MotoGP next Year.
But the deal with Johann has not yet been finalized as there are still so many details to decide. First of all, they have to decide who will hand over their bike between Rabat and Abraham. The Czech seems like the most expendable driver, but he disagrees.
“I am convinced that Zarco spoke to my team,” Karel confirms to Speedweek. “It’s pretty clear and I’m sure it’s true and I actually asked the team. But I signed a contract for 2020, even if it’s a complicated subject, because Dorna relies on Zarco. “
But even Abraham is not too happy with his circumstances in Avintia.
“It’s no secret that we need to change some things in my contract. That’s why I’m talking to them, ”he explained without going into too much detail. “Of course we might not agree, but if the team doesn’t want to break the contract, I’ll keep racing. Zarco can’t speak to Avintia if the team doesn’t terminate the contract or we both don’t decide to terminate it. “
So is Karel thinking about it?
“Not at the moment,” he replied. “I want to keep going because I like racing, I like MotoGP and I want to stay here. There is a 90% chance that I will stay there I am. I’ll talk to the team about it. Zarco is not involved at the moment, that’s my opinion. “
As always, it will be a question of money.
“Everyone knows that Tito and I bring in money,” said Abraham not mincing words. “I don’t know if Zarco does that, if he has sponsors who support him. If he could bring in 5 million, he could be on Avintia right now. “