It is a victory that could not be more symbolic that Roman Fenati in Austin. A circuit which marked his last Grand Prix victory, acquired a year ago during a season which was going to end falteringly with the VR46 team. Then there was the ordeal of being sidelined, that of a bad reputation acquired but also that of an earthquake which affected his region and those close to him. Despite all that, Fenati remained standing and here he is out of hell. He is proud of it. Well Named.
« I showed that Italians never give up » commented Fenny5 at the finish of a Grand Prix of the Americas won twice consecutively. “ I started crying under my helmet four laps from the finish. This is the first time in my career. It's a new victory, a new year, my first of the season ". And for twelve months.
And a lot has happened in one year: “ After the earthquake I realized that there were bigger problems than mine in life. My life changed after what happened in my area and you realize that you have to live every day to the fullest ».
« For me, this victory is like coming back to life. I have no resentment about what happened last year. I suffered a lot at first, but after the earthquake I spent my time helping those who needed it. And that made me happy. I dedicate this victory to my region ».
« I never gave up, I always continued training, but I was never mentally ready for different reasons. The difficulties have taught me a lot. I now understand what is important to be at your best ».
Romans Fenati had to end his 2016 season in Austria. Now a Honda driver with the Marinelli Rivacold Snipers team, he is at the head of a total of 699 points accumulated in his career, the most important capital for a rider entered in Moto3. In Austin, he brought Honda the twenty-eighth victory in the category. As for the team, it had not enjoyed the honors of success since Qatar 2016 with Antonelli.
And now ? fenati fourth in the championship, thirteen lengths behind the leader Joan mir. On May 7, it will be Jerez: “ this track has always been difficult for me. We encountered problems there during the off-season. Racing in Europe is always complicated. The title ? Every year I feel obliged to win one... I don't predict anything because anything can happen. I'm just going to continue like this, working again and again » concludes the 21-year-old Italian about whom Valentino Rossi told Austin: “ Romano was very good and I am happy that he is winning again"
