Luca Cadalora – During the 2016 MotoGP World Championship, Luca Cadalora helps Rossi. The former 125cc and 250cc World Champion provides great support to the Doctor. He studies the MotoGP’s circuits. Then, he gives his suggestions.
Maybe the Italian rider didn’t need this help. However, the Cadalora’s work is very important for Rossi. So, the nine-time world champion listens what his collaborator suggests. Then, the Doctor test it. Rossi decides what follow and what doesn’t follow about Cadalora’s help. But it is a basis for useful reflection. The Doctor can make some important improvements. For now, this work produces results. This year Rossi is stronger than 2015. Especially during the qualifying, the Yamaha’s rider gets better. Then, during the race, he was the most competitive.
Luca Cadalora is a Rossi’s Idea
Rossi talks about the collaboration with Cadalora. “Luca Cadalora was my idea. His work is very important for me.” said Rossi to Speedweek.com “I had this idea last winter. I spoke at the start of the season with him. At the beginning, we didn’t know how useful he might be. We were curious to see whether he could give valuable help Then, I quickly realized that he can give me a lot of important suggestions. Also, Luca has quickly developed a close relationship with my engineer. Matteo Flamigni and the Chief Engineer Silvano Galbusera.”
Inside the Yamaha team there is the right synergies. Luca Cadalora was important to grow them. So, Valentino Rossi praised his team. “This is a good working group. It is certainly helpful if you also have a former world champion with an incredible amount of experience. He has a great passion for motorcycle racing. Thanks Luca. Now, I can often have important information for set-up. And then I can find a quick solution. I need it if i want to win th title.” Next race in Austria.