I think overall MM has a great attitude. When Dovi and Rins beat him at the line earlier in the year he was genuinely happy about the good racing. He didn't seemed bummed at all about losing.
I realize the guy likes good racing, however, It's easy to be upbeat if you are still #1 in the championship.
Probably about as happy as I look when I have to repeat the company line when everyone knows otherwise.
Puig was being diplomatic for once. Cal is already performing as well as he’s probably capable. He has speed but takes too many gravel excursions, and he’s on his way out. Taka is fast and could probably do well, but hasn’t really done enough to stand out. Alex Marquez is a double world champion who could still take a step up, and is very young. Taka would’ve been more interesting than AM for sure though.
For sure he’s the choice I’d have preferred. I understand business rationale for Little Marquez, but it’s definitely just bleh. Safest decision they could make.
Eh? MM is for the dough and AM is for the feel good show. They'll get all the front row TV view time from MM and plenty of additional TV time from the talking heads about the family stuff. The Marquez's are going to be the new Kardashians.
. I think it had to do more with sponsorship than anything. Repsol has Redbull as a major sponsor and Cal has always been a Monster rider. That puts another layer into the decision as he would have to be bought out of his Monster contract if possible. Taka is only in MotoGP because Idemitsu is footing his bill. Yes he is fast but he has a big backer. I am pretty sure they wouldn't let their rider move out of the team that they sponsor. Alex is easy. HE is the Moto2 Champion, Redbull rider and a Marquez. Makes sense to me.
No doubt that Alex was the most eligible candidate when Jorge stepped away. But in terms of team points participation, it remains to be seen if losing Jorge for Alex is going to be akin to jumping from the pan into the fire for HRC. Time will tell. Part of the fun of this sport.
Alex isn't a Red Bull rider. He will certainly be one now, but he wasn't sponsored by an energy drink during his 2019 season.
