Louis Vosters has opened up to the Dutch media about his Yamaha split and his new project with Fantic that will take on the 2024 MXGP World Championship….
On the Yamaha split and how it occurred…
No Japanese was involved. And no, I didn’t see it coming. I thought they came for a three-year contract discussion, because we had already discussed that. They first walked around the building for an hour, had a chat and drank coffee. Then we sat here and they said, ‘We’re quitting.’ Within five minutes they were in the car and off they went. After eight years of collaboration, that’s strange, isn’t it? I didn’t know what to say. I have sixteen people working here who depend on me. It’s my passion too, isn’t it. I think it was a political decision. It’s not like we’re arguing. I don’t hold grudges either. I don’t think we can blame ourselves, we haven’t made any mistakes. That was never talked about.
On his next adventure…
I quickly made the switch: I will remain active and look for something else. I have had many conversations. Sylvain Geboers from Suzuki has been here, but they will not be back in the MXGP for the time being.
On the switch to Fantic…
I have a Dutch team for the first time, and I really like that. I also understand that we are not going to ride for the world title. But if you see Glenn riding over the last six months, he can still hold his own. He is also very motivated. Also to have rookie Roan van de Moosdijk. Together with Kevin Strijbos who has been appointed as a rider and physical trainer. Weird things can happen in sports. Fantic has ambition and I’m really looking forward to it. I can never lose, we are the underdog.
You can read the entire article on bndestem.nl, here.
Image: Yamaha Racing
