One thing is certain: “I will stay where I am. I’m not going to join the official team, ”said Valentino as he continues to watch a hurricane of change around him, all sparked by the Viñales and Yamaha divorce. A chain reaction that may end in Aragon. Meanwhile, Crutchlow has switched from Petronas’ green to Iwata’s official blue at Silverstone, while the Doctor will have Jake Dixon by his side. But in the next race we will see Morbidelli with Quartararo and Dovizioso sharing the pit with Rossi.
“I thought Viñales and Yamaha could fix things“Valentino admitted. “But I don’t know much more. Maybe there were other problems. This step created others. Let’s see what happens in the next races. “
How do you see Maverick at Aprilia?
“I think he will want to race as soon as possible and it will be interesting because he is a fast rider and has a competitive bike. Then they have to find out who is going to join the official team – maybe Morbidelli – and who my teammate is. “
Then he talked about Dovizioso …
“I read that and I would be very happy if that happens. We have often competed against each other in the past and have a good relationship. It would be fun to have him as a teammate. “
He would be your last teammate. How do you feel about these final races after your retirement and paternity are announced?
“Becoming a dad doesn’t change anything. It’s about my private life. Instead, the announcement that I am retiring has reassured me. It’s been two races since I’ve done it. The summer break was the right time to make up my mind. But there are still eight or nine races and I want to keep giving it my all. “
Hamilton is still suffering from post-Covid symptoms. Has something similar happened to you?
“It’s true that my results got worse after I got sick, but I don’t think that’s the problem. I ended up being sick for a few days. I felt tired for a week, but then I started exercising normally again. I feel at one hundred percent. “
What do you expect from Silverstone?
“It’s a track that I like. Long, fast, technical, tailored to MotoGP. I’m usually quick. In 2019 I started from the front row. I was aiming for the podium, but unfortunately finished fourth. I’ll try to start from there. Two years have passed and a lot has changed.”