Miguel Oliveira and RNF set the record straight after incorrect ‘insult’ claims at Indonesian MotoGP
The confusion comes at the most awkward possible time because Oliveira,𝓰 days ago, disputed RNF’s claim that he has no release clause in his contract, amid Honda’s interest in him.
But during the In❀donesian MotoGP an interview with RNF team manager Wilco Zeelenberg was misinterpreted.
Simon Crafar, who conducted the interview, later clarified via 🌠social media: “Wilco on the grid standing next to Raul & promo lady /brollie girl. I ask him about ‘Raul and Miguel’.
“Between my kiꦐwi accent and his decades in pitlane damaged hearing, he hears me ask about ‘Raul and the-girl’.
“Confused he replies ‘I don't know.. ﷺabout the girl, but Raul…’”
A statement from Zeelenberg was then shared via ✱RNF and Oliveira’s social media profiles: “During the pre-race interview with MotoGP, some people think that my comment about the “girl” w🦋as about Miguel.
“But that is wrong. When you see the video of the interview you can sಞee that I’m talking about the gri𒉰d girl who was standing next to us.
“I would never talk negative about our rider𒊎s. I hope this clears things up.”
A ꦬpicture of Zeelenberg and Oliveira, making light of the situation, aꦑccompanied the statement.
Oliveira finished the Indonesian MotoG✨P in 10th but his future is in question because Repsol Honda are seeking a replacement for Marc Marquez next ye𝐆ar.
There i🍰s a question mark over Oliveira’s contract for 2024, and whether it enables him to move to a factory team or not.
