Manuel Gonzalez’s manager, Edoardo Rovelli, has rubbished claims that Senna Agius is a “phenomenon”, highlighting how there is only one in Grand Prix motorcycle racing: Marc Marquez.
With seats on the 2027 MotoGP grid filling fast, Moto2’s Manuel Gonzalez and Senna Agius are currently locked in battle for the final seat at the KTM-backed Tech3 outfit. While an official announcement is yet to land, Luca Marini is expected to fill the other seat at Tech3.
Gonzalez currently leads the Moto2 standings at the midway point of the season, with Senna currently sitting in P3.
Guenther Steiner has multiple options for Tech3 in 2027, but which two should he sign?
Comment any other riders below!
Fellow Moto2 rivals David Alonso and Daniel Holgado have already been confirmed to be moving up to the premier class, with Pramac’s announcement of Izan Guevara expected imminently.
As such, Gonzalez and Agius will naturally want their step upwards tied up as soon as possible, and the former’s manager, Edoardo Rovelli, is doing everything he can to make it happen for the Spaniard.
Manu Gonzalez’s manager rubbishes Tech3’s claim that Senna Agius is a ‘phenomenon’
In a recent interview with GPOne, Rovelli admitted that there is now a sense of urgency regarding his rider’s future, due to the chaotic nature of this year’s rider market. The majority of seats had been filled in principle in pre-season, leaving just a handful of open spots.
Mick Doohan says Senna Agius is going from “strength to strength” in Moto2 🇦🇺 Do you think we’ll see him on the 2027 MotoGP grid?
Let us know in the comments below!
“There’s certainly a lot of haste about it all,” Rovelli began, before noting the current situation unfolding at Tech3. “We’re now down to a run-off between Manu Gonzalez and Senna Agius.
“As far as I can tell, Tech3 are undecided; they know Manu is at a good level and is a safe bet, whereas with Agius, there’s the thought he could become a phenomenon.”
However, Rovelli has an issue with the way Agius is seen at Tech3 in comparison to his own rider, adding, “The problem is that everyone thinks that way these days. Everyone’s trying to find the rider who’ll become a phenomenon without assessing a rider’s true professionalism.”
- READ MORE: Jack Miller says Senna Agius isn’t the only young Australian rider doing a ‘fantastic job’
He then identified how there is only one phenomenon on the MotoGP grid, and that’s the reigning world. champion: “There’s only one rider who is a phenomenon, plain and simple. Everyone wants a Marc Marquez, but there’s only one Marc Marquez.
“There’s another one like Pedro Acosta, but they’re not all like that. So if you’re only looking for a phenomenon, it’s hard to find one. You also need a good rider who can perform well for you and who’s consistent.”
Senna Agius’ team is reaching out to Tech3 ‘every weekend’ for an update on MotoGP seat
In a recent appearance on the Motorsport Republica podcast, MotoGP journalist Jack Appleyard revealed just how much Agius’ camp is pushing Tech3 to make a decision in favour of the Australian as soon as possible.
During a discussion over the second seat at Tech3, Appleyard said, “Guenther Steiner has told us he wants a rookie, and although he hasn’t said those two names, he’s intimated at the fact that it’s down to Manu Gonzalez and Senna Agius.
“I have to say in recent weeks, Senna has taken all of that pressure on board, and I know for a fact that his team have been reaching out to Guenther nearly every weekend, going, ‘Have we got an update? What can we do? Can we get it over the line?’
“They’re just sitting back and going, ‘We’ve got all the time in the world. We’re taking our time. We don’t want to rush this decision. Every other seat on the MotoGP grid is done. So, we’re just going to let it breathe and give ourselves a few rounds.
“For someone as young as Senna, you know, that could quite easily get to a lot of people knowing an opportunity lies in wait if he can get it right… But he’s been relaxed. He’s been very, very good.”
Receive racing news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
