Moto2 Argentina, Jake Dixon: "This one is for Marc van der Straten"

Jake Dixon delivered a perfect performance to win the Moto2 Argentine Grand Prix last weekend, claiming his first victory with the Elf Marc VDS Racing team. At the Termas de Río Hondo circuit, the Briton dominated the race from start to finish, winning by 3,5 seconds. It was a fitting opportunity to dedicate this success to his Belgian boss.

"Honestly, I'm living in a dream.", Dixon said upon arrivalStarting from second position, Dixon took the lead from the first corner and was never troubled. Behind him, Manuel González, who had dominated all weekend, was unable to fight back.

The Briton was the first to be surprised by this outrageous domination. "I knew we had pace, but not this much. Thanks to everyone at the Marc VDS team. They worked so hard to get the bike where it needed to be this weekend."

Jake Dixon thus secured his fifth victory in the intermediate category, and the one he believes has the most flavor. It's worth noting that the #96 driver is not familiar with the Boscoscuro chassis, which he is new to, just like his team.

“We always try to win, but it’s not that easy, especially in Moto2 against these guys, He continues. But this victory is one of the highlights of my career. I'm with a new team, I'm driving a new chassis and it's always difficult to adapt."  

This victory marks a turning point for Dixon and Marc VDS, being their first in Moto2 since October 2023. It is also the team's first with its new chassis. This bodes well for the future.

“Over the last five laps, I’ve been reflecting on all the dedication I’ve put in. I’m trying to be a different version of myself this year and enjoy the good times, while limiting the bad, he adds again. We're not at 100% yet, and I would say we need four or five races to understand better, me and the team."

In conclusion, Dixon dedicated his victory to his Belgian boss. "This one's for Marc van der Straten. I know you liked it at home."