"I don't think we have seen the full potential from him or from the motorbike yet this year, and I think there is a very positive feeling looking toward the future," Denning continued. "So, we will wait until the situation on the performance based criteria is clear either way and then we will discuss the future, but I think Loris is very keen to do another year with Suzuki in
MotoGP and we are certainly very keen to consider it in detail when it comes to that point."
Capirossi's manager Carlo Pernat revealed that 'something more' on the former 125 and 250cc world champion's future could be announced during June, suggesting a possible deadline for the performance criteria in his contract and confirming his intention to stay. The Dutch TT at Assen marks the midpoint of the 18-round 2008 season.
"[Capirossi's] aim is to continue on the Suzuki bike next year and his feeling with the team and with the bike is very good, even though the bike is new. I think the aim is to continue to work together and maybe after Mugello or Assen we can say something more," he said. "They have a very professional team and Loris is enthusiastic about things. Suzuki have a great budget and they listen closely to his feedback."
2009 would mark Capirossi's 20th year of grand prix racing.
Vermeulen's existing contract is believed to expire at the end of this year.
