Slawservation: How Does Dylan Ferrandis NOT Have a Factory Ride?

Welcome to another edition of Slawservation where I, Slaw, humble leader of Slaw Nation, talks about stuff. 

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Today’s topic: How the hell does Dylan Ferrandis NOT have a factory ride at the moment. 

Steven Matthes, of PulpMX Hockey, tweeted something the other day and it just blew me away: Ferrandis to HEP Suzuki may not be happening and he might be going to Phoenix Honda???

So I'm not sure the Ferrandis to HEP thing is totally dead but it appears that might be off–HEP hiring McElrath now…but I've heard #14 closed on house in Clermont so whatever that means…Austrian brand? Riding at Baker's place? IDK bro.

— Steve Matthes (@pulpmx) October 24, 2023

Update: I got a text that Ferrandis is doing Phoenix Honda? Can’t confirm but that’s me out there. It would work w FC doing their stuff which DF used in nats & loved https://t.co/sh1XGuGGhY

— Steve Matthes (@pulpmx) October 24, 2023

No offense to Phoenix, great team, but how does DF not have factory teams lining up for his services?

Am I crazy? Did dude not win the Pro Motocross title as a rookie just TWO years ago? Did he not finish runner-up in Pro Motocross this year?

Look, maybe there is stuff behind the scenes Slaw don’t know about, but seriously, this is mind blowing. 

That’s all. Till next time.