I was quite suprised too since they have developed the engine for motogp but instead went to wsbk...to my knowledge because petronas wanted someone experienced and have the know how to manage the team and foggy was the best that is available and he knows wsbk very well. Furthermore with the homologation rules...80% of it's spec will be used for the road version and it's a win win situation for both parties. Apart from entering races, in return Petronas will get to sell road versions as well from the partnership.
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