Bastianini’s manager reveals real reason for separation: ‘It’s not true’

E was announced a few days ago.Nea Bastianini and Carlo Pernato have ended their professional relationship. The Italian rider and manager have been working together since 2014, when ‘The Beast’ entered the Motorcycle World Championship to compete in Moto3. However, a statement from the MSM agency confirmed the separation. ”MotoGP sensation Bastianini signs strategic partnership with MSMthe management of his sports career will be entrusted to CEO Enrico Zanarini. ”

now, pernato “We will never forget everything we accomplished,” he said on the podcast “GPOne.” We started in Moto3, but he won the Moto2 title and was able to race with Ducati’s official team.. He was unlucky with injuries in red. The KTM thing is a burden for both of us.. That choice was reasonable at the time, but now it seems to me that it was not the best (…) I feel bad and so does he, but the situation is what it is.. I would like to follow in Enea’s footsteps, but I can’t do that right now,” the Italian began, referring to Bastianini’s contract with the Tech3 KTM team and the Austrian manufacturer’s financial problems.

”I have a health problem called emphysema. I have always attended all the races as a manager but now I can’t travel anymore. We spoke to Enea and he made the right decision,” Carlo Pernato insists. In addition, the Italians wanted to clarify that:He didn’t fire me, that’s not true.. The real issue is my body and my professionalism as a pilot is why I step back. “Enea is a great talent and I will continue to help him behind the scenes.”

Asked whether the financial crisis was one of the reasons for their separation, the Italian admitted: “Partly, but it was something we decided together.” “80% is for health reasons and the remaining 20% ​​is for KTM.”.