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MotoGP Performance Successful: However Critical Concerns About the Future Emerged
Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP completed the most successful season in the Moto2 class, gaining a 100-point lead in team scoring with Jorge “Aspar” Martinez’s team. This success was not only due to the pilots' performance but also the result of two pilots and almost all team members working in harmony last year. However, in the shadow of this victory, there is a critical tension for the upcoming season: The hopes of two Moto2 riders, Manuel Gonzalez and Senna Agius, to move up to MotoGP are creating serious disagreements among team managers.
Pilot Promotion and Contract Pressure
The foundation of the Intact-GP team's success lies in the harmony between the pilots and team performance. Thanks to the performances shown by table leader Manuel Gonzalez and WM third place Senna Agius, the team reached the top in the Allgäu region. This achievement was possible not only through race results but also through the harmonious working of the two riders. This synergy is considered one of the most important elements of the team.
However, following this successful season, the expectation for Gonzalez and Agius to move up to MotoGP is creating a new tension. The goal of both pilots to ascend puts immense pressure on the team managers. While the pilots must strive for good results, they also operate with the awareness that they must not make mistakes. This situation is stated to be a positive source of motivation.
The pilots' expectations for the future have turned into important discussions with Team Leader Jürgen Lingg. Although they are satisfied with the current sporting situation, they are cautious regarding potential risks in the future. The pilots want their promotions to be certain.
"Although we are satisfied with the current sporting situation, there is tension about the future. Both Manuel and Senna definitely want to move up. They do everything for good performance but they also know they must not make mistakes. This is a positive source of motivation."
Critical Planning Issue for 2027
Team managers emphasize that the current situation is challenging for future planning. Scenarios that could arise, particularly if Manuel Gonzalez secures a MotoGP contract and Senna Agius does not, are drawing attention. If Senna does not move up, the possibility of a rookie pilot joining the team next season comes into play.
Lingg elaborated on these potential risks:
"Looking ahead, the situation is difficult right now. If Manuel secures a MotoGP contract and Senna does not, Senna will compete against us next season. In that case, we can replace her with a rookie pilot."
However, the representative of the Allgäu region complicates the situation further. If Manuel Gonzalez fails to secure a MotoGP contract, the team must consider other options for this rider in the Superbike World Championship. Furthermore, if both pilots leave the team, reserve rules come into effect. Ideally, an experienced pilot and a rookie should be replaced, but these options are not currently available. The team is avoiding discussions with the current Moto2 riders until a definite decision is made about the future. The pilots will continue to leave their spots vacant until they make a firm decision about the future.
Potential Reserve Requirement for Moto3
Similar planning difficulties exist in the Moto3 class as well as developments in Moto2. Intact-GP considers co-riders like Peter Öttl as potential Moto2 promotions. However, this situation is also applicable to Moto3. For example, if David Munoz moves up, a timely and suitable reserve rider must be found this time.
If Manuel Gonzalez and Senna Agius leave the team for the 2027 season, Jürgen Lingg's strategy becomes critical. If both pilots withdraw from Moto3, Lingg might prefer these two Moto3 riders; however, this is only valid if there is no vacancy in the lower class. Otherwise, a dilemma arises between excitement and disappointment. Planning mechanisms at the Moto2 level may be reactivated until definite decisions are made in the Superbike class.
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