Terakak already alasam MotoGP Tech 3 satellite team sever ties with Yamaha starting 2019 season later. The team boss, Herve Poncharal, opens his voice, saying that the main reason for the decision was because the manufacturer did not provide support to Johann Zarco.
The Frenchman was impressive in 2017 with two podium finishes and finished sixth in the standings. Tech 3 hopes Yamaha will do more to Zarco. However, Zarco even not given the latest model YZR-M1 2018 model and Zarco tested with 2017 motor, until finally returned to the 2016 version.
"Everybody is expecting something special from Yamaha, to support Johann as did HRC with Cal Crutchlow or Ducati to Danilo Petrucci, but it was not given, while we prove it in pre-season tests in Doha, Qatar if Yamaha support is important, and pretty good to be at the front, "said Poncharal, quoted from Motorsport.com, Sunday (4/3/2018).
"But there's a bit more that the satellite team wants, like always wanting to get closer to the manufacturer team. The new technical regulations, can help all the satellite teams closer to the top position, "added Poncharal.
Poncharal then mentioned, if the steps taken are also considered a challenge. Himself did not want to continue to be in comfort zone especially when with Yamaha.
"I think at one stage of your career or life, we do not want to feel too long in the comfort zone. We have a great comfortable zone with our happy Yamaha, everything is clear, we know almost everyone in the company, but sometimes it's nice to get a new challenge, "he said.
