Munoz method to preserve leadership

Valentino Rossi promotes the debut of David Munoz in Valencia. The entrance of the Spanish chief technician suggests the white smoke on its renewal.

Valentino Rossi and David Munoz, good first in the MotoGP test. The new head technician immediately made a good impression inside the VR46 box. Once the spark is born, it will now be important to continue a journey in the short or medium term, depending on the results and the situations that will arise between now and next spring. Not just a question of speed, but the Doctor's future will also depend in part on the choices made by Maverick Vinales. If you stay with Iwata's stable you could open a three-way "dispute" with Fabio Quartararo and some balance could jump.

THE DOCTOR AND THE WHITE (OR BLACK) SMOKE

Because while Valentino Rossi does not win from the 2017 Assen GP, ​​if this year he has won just two podiums and only two first rows, it is true that not all the faults are to be charged to the Pesaro. Of the last 50 races, Vinales has won just three, including two in 2019. On social media, an environment of easy criticism, many are now asking for his retirement, including a good part of his fans. But to think that the Doctor listens to the opinions of his fans would be blatantly wrong. Motorcycling is a selfish sport, hanging the helmet on a nail only when it thinks it appropriate and convenient. Retire to make room for someone? It would not even be appropriate for Yamaha, since it sells more bikes than Fabio and Maverick put together.

The MotoGP class is a bit like a pack of wolves, where the pack leader is expected to get old to overpower it and take its place. Marc Marquez is rehearsing us to the sound of victories, but with regard to charisma and following he still remains second. Valentino Rossi far from the World Championship would be useful for many drivers, but not for the "Dorna package". And a cunning fox like Carmelo Ezpeleta is well aware of it with his long manus that almost everything can. In conclusion: the farewell or extension of the contract will depend solely and exclusively on the will of the Doctor.

THE MUNOZ METHOD

While waiting for the white (or black) smoke to the Tavullia champion, all that remains is to find the right feeling with the new M1, starting with the next round in Jerez. There will be no time for further engine evolutions, but from here to Sepang there is a way to file some "boundary" details. The 2020 prototype is certainly a step forward compared to the previous model, but it remains to be seen how substantial the progression of Honda and Ducati is. As repeated several times, the choice of hiring David Munoz suggests that Valentino Rossi has clear ideas about the future. "This year we couldn't find the right setting for me, I always had problems. In the test we were able to make progress, I am very satisfied".

Silvano Galbusera sold the reins of the box # 46 to David Munoz already in the race weekend in Valencia. First impressions of the Spanish head technician? "I felt good, I was expecting it already because I have known him for a long time. Now it will take time to find the right harmony and get to know the bike better. We have to work, logically the goal is to be faster this year. Now there is Jerez and we see there".