Rossi’s new chief mechanic sees him ahead in 2014 !

Valentino Rossi’s new chief mechanic, Silvano Galbusera, believes the nine-time world champion still has enough resources to fill the few tenths that separate him from the three MotoGP headliners: Lorenzo, Marquez and Pedrosa.

The new chief mechanic of Valentino Rossi, believes that the nine-time world champion still has enough resources to fill the few tenths that separate him from the three headliners of: Lorenzo, Marquez and Pedrosa.

One small step for Vale … and no big leaps for its rivals !

Admitting himself surprised to have been chosen by the most "capped" driver of the modern era of Grand Prix, Silvano Galbusera fully intends to seize this unexpected opportunity head on: "I still don’t know why I was chosen by Valentino Rossi, but I will work day and night to prepare a motorcycle that will allow him to gain confidence ", assures the .

According to him, the n ° 46 would still be able to run for the top step of the podium, provided of course to fill his speed deficit on the fastest.

Realistically, Galbusera admits, however, that the success of the project will be closely linked to the margin of progress of the leading men..

Because if seeing Rossi win 2 or 3 tenths per lap may still be possible, it is also very likely that Lorenzo, Marquez and Pedrosa will also progress as much – if not more….

"On paper, it seems that Marc can only progress while Jorge is already at the maximum", analyzes for his part the new chief engineer of the Doctor … before admitting to hope "that Lorenzo and Marquez do not go more. quickly" !

Marquez invests in the disabled

Marc Marquez and several other Spanish pilots (including Carlos Checa and Toni Bou) took part in an event organized in Barcelona (Spain) by the Isidre Esteve foundation, which sets up sports activities for people with reduced mobility. This is the second time that the new world champion has taken part in this type of initiative, offering a little of his time and his fantastic joie de vivre without being asked.. "It’s always important to give others a little extra motivation," comments # 93. Talented and generous: don’t throw any more, the cup is full !

To allow his pilot to improve the pace, Silvano Galbusera intends to ensure that he fully regains his marks on his M1 because, according to him, this would be the factor explaining that Rossi only managed to win one times in 2013 (). 

"Until now, Valentino has never felt completely comfortable on this bike and that is what keeps him from finding that little extra," assures – or is reassured? – the one who accompanied Ben Spies to the t.

Can Rossi still come back in front ?

On paper, the analysis makes sense and the strategy promises. By changing chief mechanic, Valentino Rossi could also put the glove on interesting paths of progression, because different from those he used to follow until then..

Dani Pedrosa is the best example of this, he who improved his driving in the wet by learning to master a supermotard on slick tires on sand! Result: from relatively "slow" in the rain, the Catalan has now become as fast – if not faster – than his rivals !

There remain three small "details" on which the new couple "Galroitsa-Rossi" may come up against. Beaten by Honda last year, Yamaha will first of all not take the risk of modifying the M1 so that it meets the expectations of n ° 46. His opinion will certainly be taken into account, but the Yam ‘will undoubtedly be developed in priority by and for the most logically "titrable" driver of the team: Jorge Lorenzo.

The second pitfall in our view comes from Silvano Galbusera’s lack of experience with 4-stroke MotoGP. The Italian did well in the premier class in the mid-90s, but it was on the bestial 500 cc 2-stroke. Needless to say that in the meantime, technological developments have considerably changed the situation !

Today, the prototypes are real electronic gas factories on which it is possible to configure turn by turn traction control, engine braking, anti-wheeling and throttle management..

Added to this is the pneumatic component, which has become essential in the premier class: without a perfect match between the bike and the Bridgestones, there is no chance of winning. Silvano Galbusera has no experience with Japanese tires…

Finally, Valentino Rossi’s age must also be taken into consideration: whether he likes it or not, soon to be 35 (in 18 days), the genius of the mountain pastures is no longer exactly the same as at 20 years old. – the age of the new "cador" of the category, …

The talent is still there, that’s for sure. Envy too, without a doubt. But daring and impetuosity fade with age, as does this irrepressible need to prove one’s superiority thanks to which it is possible to seek that famous "little extra" deep within oneself … Not to mention that his was responsible for indicating to the "god Vale" his fragile condition of being human…

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