Obviously Jorge Lorenzo has been back in action lately. Now coaching Maverick Vinales in MotoGPThe five-time world champion is following in the footsteps of his long-time rival Valentino Rossi by opening a riding school, although the project is still in its early stages and not yet fully defined. It's nothing like the VR46 Academy for now, of course, but the first young talent has already signed! "Por Fuera" will be able to draw on the expertise of his father, Chicho, who is well-versed in training top riders.
On social media, Jorge Lorenzo announced that he would become the manager of young Victor Cubeles, the first rider to join the program named "JL99 Performance". The MotoGP LegendFor this new adventure, he says he is largely inspired by La Masia, FC Barcelona's training center. This is a highly ambitious development project that aims to train not only drivers, but also athletes who are physically and mentally prepared.
According to Lorenzo father and son, this "academy" focuses on three major points: sports management and career planning, representation and relations with teams and sponsors, and more global support. « I've been immersed in the world of motorcycles my whole life.Today, I feel it's time to give back to this sport everything it has given me, by creating a system that helps young people develop through a precise method and vision. Victor perfectly embodies this starting point » Jorge Lorenzo declared.
Victor Cubeles, in fact, is a 15-year-old Spanish prospect from Zuera (north of Zaragoza). He was the Spanish Moto5 champion and the MIR Racing Cup champion in 2024. « Being part of a project led by Jorge and Chicho Lorenzo is a unique opportunityIt's not just about competition, but about learning to build a career on solid foundations. declared the young prodigy.
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