It appears that the Dorna CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, wanted Fenati back in the championship. Fenati had retired following his 6 race ban and was continuing studies. Ezpeleta wanted him back, Fenati said he'd only return to his old team Marinelli Snipers, now renamed Team O, who had already hired Makar Yurchenko for 2019. Ezpeleta got that rider moved elsewhere to make way for Fenati, and when word got around Team O lost half their sponsorship. Their aim is to win Moto3 this year and take Fenati to MotoGP. Team O have hired some mental well being specialist to keep the team in a good mindset. Considering his previous misdemeaners, Fenati is very lucky, and hopefully will repay those who have put their faith in him.