VOLUME 58 ISSUE 43 OCTOBER 26, 2021 P67
BRIVIO BACK TO SUZUKI?
It has been known for some months that Su-
zuki is keen to fill the role once vacated by
ex-Team Manager Davide Brivio. At Misano,
rumors circulated regarding the Italian's
possible return, less than a year after he
departed for the Alpine team in Formula 1.
Before qualifying Suzuki's MotoGP Project
Leader Shinichi Sahara admitted the door
would be open should Brivio wish to return.
"It's just a rumor," said Sahara. "He's a
good friend for me. Still we chat about many
things. He recommends plans for the future.
Hopefully he comes back to Suzuki in some
time. But this is my hope."
VINALES' APRILIA
STRUGGLES
Maverick Vinales has been struggling to
unlock the potential of Aprilia's RS-GP
since jumping aboard the bike for the first
time two months ago. "I don't know where I
can arrive," Vinales said when asked of the
bike's capabilities. "I feel we can have a lot
of potential. I don't know the bike. I can ride
very fast with just seven laps of the tire. That
means I don't understand the bike. Right
now, when I push, I make a lot of mistakes."
2022 CALENDAR
The news that MotoGP will face its longest-
ever calendar in terms of races was greeted
with a mixed reaction at Misano. A provi-
sional calendar showcased 21 races from
March 6 to November 6 next year, including
two new tracks—the Mandalika International
Street Circuit in Indonesia for round two, as
well as the Kymi Ring in Finland for round 12.
Some riders feel it is imperative to expand
the series to countries like Indonesia that
haven't featured on the calendar for some
time. "This is something good for us, for the
championship. It will help MotoGP grow,"
said Maverick Vinales. But Marc Marquez
feels 21 is too high a number. "Dorna has to
cap the number at 20 or 21 (to make sure)
there are no more," he said.
Briefly...
To the victor go
the spoils. Fabio
Quartararo is a
universally popular
first champion for
France.
