MADRID, May 3 (US) – Dorna Sports called Suzuki’s Dorna Sports after reports that the Japanese company would give up Class A at the end of the season, reminding them on Tuesday that their contract does not allow them to make a unilateral decision.
Media reports on Monday claimed that Suzuki is about to withdraw from MotoGP at the end of the 2022 season. Suzuki did not respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Reuters reported that Suzuki Motor Company renewed its participation in the MotoGP championship last year, with a deal until the 2026 season.
“Following recent rumors about Suzuki MotoGP leaving at the end of 2022, Dorna Sports has officially contacted the factory to remind them that the terms of their contract to race in MotoGP do not allow them to make this unilateral decision,” Dorna said. in the current situation.
“However, should Suzuki leave after an agreement between the two parties, our role will decide the ideal number of riders and teams to race in the MotoGP class from 2023.”
Dorna said there is interest from factory apparel and independent teams looking to join the MotoGP network.
She added, “The interest from these parties has been repeated during the past 24 hours.”
Suzuki MotoGP quit before, leaving the Premier League after the 2011 season due to the economic recession and a stronger Japanese yen. They made a full return in 2015.
The Factory group topped the standings for teams and riders last in 2020 when Spaniard Joan Mir won his first title in a season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, while teammate and compatriot Alex Rins finished third.
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