P1racenews AI automatic summary:
OK, so satellite teams can win MotoGP championships. But does Jorge Martin’s historic win open the floodgates for a new era of factory teams being regularly beaten to titles by their customers? No – and there are multiple reasons why
Despite Jorge Martin’s historic championship victory on a satellite bike, it is unlikely to open the floodgates for factory teams regularly being beaten by their customers for MotoGP titles. Pramac’s success was unique, and factors like changing teams and bikes make it challenging for a repeat. The shift to Yamaha from Ducati adds another layer of complexity to this situation. While satellite teams have seen success, most riders still aspire for factory team status. Despite the support for satellite teams, factories still prefer their main contenders in works colors. Ultimately, the trend leans towards riders desiring full factory status and factories wanting their best riders in their flagship teams.
