Petrucci ‘s contract with KTM included a clause in favor of the manufacturer to automatically renew the agreement between the two parties before June 1, a date that has expired without the rider having received any renewal offer, as reported by Motorsport.com .
The Italian assured this Thursday in the preview of the Catalan Grand Prix that he cannot be sad if, finally, 2021 turns out to be his last season in the queen class, after knowing the promotion of Remy Gardner to the Tech3 team next year.
In addition to Gardner, rumors clearly point to his teammate Raul Fernandez also moving up to the top class, reducing Petrucci’s chances of getting a seat at Tech3 next year.
After a poor start to the season, the former Ducati and his teammate, Iker Lecuona , have added just 36 points between the two of them and their future at KTM is in doubt.
“I can’t hide behind a finger, I know the situation perfectly,” Petrucci said when asked by Motorsport.com if he felt KTM had given him enough time to prove himself.
“Let’s say I don’t regret it that much. I gave everything I could during this year. I came to MotoGP when I was 21 years old, coming from Superstock . I’ve done everything to stay in this category.”
Petrucci recalled the contractual precariousness in which he has moved.
“It’s funny, since 2015 I always have a one-year contract and I needed to renew it every time, unlike other riders who have longer contracts. As I told you, I am one of the oldest riders and I cannot be sad to leave MotoGP. “, where appropriate.
“I always give everything I have and if it’s not enough, I’m happy because I can’t do more.”
Petrucci called Gardner ‘s promotion to MotoGP with Tech3 “well deserved” and added that he is “not afraid” of his own situation.
The Italian noted that he has yet to have any meetings or contact with KTM and Tech3 about 2022, despite the manufacturer’s automatic renewal clause expiring on June 1, and also cast doubt on a possible move to WorldSBK .
“No, I haven’t had conversations with anyone. My future is in my hands because I can be faster, I want to be faster because I know it’s possible. But right now I’m suffering. But I only have one goal, to continue with KTM.” stressed.
“If not, I don’t think I’m going to go to Superbikes. Honestly, I haven’t even thought about that possibility”, settles the man from Terni .
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