KTM, Pierer regrets the days of Valentino Rossi

KTM, Pierer regrets the days of Valentino Rossi

KTM boss Stefan Pierer to Speedweek complained a bit about overtaking penalties and track limits imposed during MotoGp races, regretting the days of Valentino Rossi: “You have to look back and remember 2004 when Rossi pushed Gibernau into the gravel at Jerez. At that time there was no sanction.”

“Or the duel between Rossi and Stoner at Laguna Seca: Rossi took a shortcut into the gravel in the ‘Corkscrew.’ At that time, ‘track limits’ were treated differently. Now there are similar discussions in Formula 1.”

According to Pierer, it is right to have more safety, but without going too far: “All these penalties are a bit exaggerated. After what happened to Brad Binder on Saturday, it could have been avoided the second time on Sunday. It was not necessary£.

On Jack Miller: “He is the most popular rider after Rossi’s farewell. Also, Australia is one of my most important markets. Jack has brought a different atmosphere, Jack and Brad get along well. Brad is more continuous but I respect Jack a lot.”