A year out the GP series racing at tracks out in the wilderness to gain a place in the GP series would certainly focus the mind and answer a few questions for those questioning whether they really want it anymore. No rider should just be allowed to coast along when its supposed to be best of the best
A year out would probably give him the kick up the arse he needs, a criticism of the series Id have is that riders for too long have been able to dine out on past years performances rather than how they have performed that year, or their energy drink sponsor affiliation...
He has done a lot of talking the last few weeks about making changes to his team and other things etc, when somebody starts talking like that it normally means they are trying to convince sombody i.e the organisers of his spot in series.