De Diana Tamantini / Corsedimoto.com
Lorenzo Dalla Porta, Montemurlo's long road to the World Championship. The Tuscan driver talks to us about his emotions, the key aspects of the title, and the passion that pushed him so high.
A Montemurlo (dans la province de Prato) a commencé le parcours d’un pilote inconnu avec un grand rêve de mondial, jusqu’à aboutir au titre de champion du monde Moto3. Dimanche soir, Lorenzo Dalla Porta a fait la joie de tous les fans de deux-roues de la péninsule italienne, remportant une magnifique victoire à Phillip Island et le titre de la “petite” catégorie du MotoGP. Après avoir remporté le championnat d’Italie 125 et le championnat CEV Moto3, le jeune pilote toscan s’adjuge le Championnat du Monde et ramène en Italie la couronne de la catégorie d’entrée, ce qui n’avait pas eu lieu depuis 2004. Un chemin fait de sacrifices, tous récompensés par ce grand résultat.
What was the first thought, once you crossed the checkered flag, when you realized you had won the title?
“It’s really an incredible emotion. The first thing was an adrenaline rush, then I cried, although I didn't cry much. I screamed so much with happiness that I almost had no voice. I had won both the race and the championship, the best you can get when you win such an important title. »
Qu’est-ce qui vous a amené à ce “saut qualitatif “, surtout cette année ?
« Tout d’abord, je dirais que c’est un processus qui a commencé l’année dernière et qui a été “concrétisé” par la victoire de Misano. L’équipe est comme une deuxième famille pour un pilote, se comprendre et avoir une bonne relation sont des aspects clés pour que tout se passe bien. Je pense que la clé a été de commencer à se faire confiance et à travailler dur, à améliorer la moto et la “relation familiale au travail”. »
Was there a specific moment when you realized you could really win the title? And a time when you thought all was lost?
“In Barcelona, when my motorbike stopped, I found that the slope was very steep. The last three races were the key to really believing in the title. »
You have often spoken about the support your grandmother gave you. Apart from her, between family and friends, who was fundamental in your journey to the World Championship?
“I would say the most important person on this road was my father. He always believed in it, sometimes even more than me. »
What do you think were your best races of the season and what were your worst?
“The best, in addition to the three victories (Sachsenring, Japan and Australia), were those at Losail, Mugello, Le Mans and Assen. In particular, I would like to highlight the result in Thailand: I lost my grandmother on Thursday and it was not easy at all. I also mention third place at Silverstone. There were many races dominated and lost only on the last lap due to small mistakes. »
Y a-t-il eu un épisode particulier dans votre carrière qui vous a fait penser “Oui, je veux être motocycliste” ?
“Actually, I’ve always thought about that. Getting on the motorcycle was something special, it made me feel emotions different from anything I did as a child. Today, like yesterday, it is the thing that I have always loved and that I love the most in the world. »
Have you ever thought about giving up?
“There were difficult times. I often thought I would be forced to give up because of financial problems. But my father always believed in it and always gave everything to make me run and make my dreams come true. »
There are two races left before the end of the season, your last in Moto3: what are the objectives?
“I just want to have fun and try to win these two as well.” Now that I don't have any pressure, it should be easier. That's all I'm thinking about: having fun and trying to win again. In the end, I would say the same objective as usual! »
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