MotoGP | Dutch GP: Gerloff will replace the injured Franco Morbidelli at Assen

MotoGP GP Netherlands Assen Yamaha Petronas SRT 2021 – Garrett Gerloff will replace the injured Franco Morbidelli in the Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled for this weekend on the historic Assen track.

For Gerloff it is a return to the saddle of the Yamaha M1, given that he had previously replaced Valentino Rossi in the test sessions of the European GP in Valencia.

The Texan is sixth in the Superbike rider standings and will now ride the Team Petronas M1. Among the candidates to replace Morbidelli there was also Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, who however wanted to remain focused on the World Superbike Championship, which sees him second in the standings and just 20 points behind leader Jonathan Rea.

After winning two MotoAmerica Supersport championship titles in 2016 and 2017, Gerloff further confirmed his potential with a third place in the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike championship. He then moved to Team GRT Yamaha in WorldSBK, where he went in his rookie season. on the podium in Barcelona and Estoril.

Statements Garrett Gerloff Dutch GP Assen Preview

“I'm excited for the opportunity ahead of me, I'm not one to run away from a challenge, so I'm ready to get on track. It's a circuit where I've never ridden, I like trying new tracks, it seems fun, fast and smooth and should suit my driving style. I can't wait to get on the Yamaha M1 again and give it Gass. We'll see how things go, but I feel good and I would like to thank Yamaha and the team for taking me into consideration. It won't be easy, but I will give my best!"