It was Alex Rins who was well aware of his new status as a Honda driver, after six years as a Suzuki official, who presented himself with his LCR team this Tuesday. The Spaniard, who still won five victories on the GSX-RR, knows that the RC213V will be a completely different animal to tame and what's more as part of a satellite team of the brand, a status which counts in the Japanese approach to competition. But with Ken Kawauchi, whom he knows very well within the walls of HRC, the 27-year-old pilot has every intention of playing his part under the winged coat of arms, to the point of moving mountains to make his mark towards the ultimate goal that he always set his sights on: the title of world champion.
alex rins showed himself in a serene and determined light during the presentation of his new war paintings in MotoGP which will be in tune with the team LCR Honda. After six years with the factory team Suzuki, the Spaniard of 27 years old will make his debut for another MotoGP manufacturer in 2023 and he made it clear that he was completely ready for this new challenge: “ This will be my seventh season in MotoGP. I think my strength will be consistency. I will work hard from Friday, study my notes and try to understand the bike with my technicians and engineers » he comments, adding: “ I will start 2023 with work and determination: work on my bike to have good potential ».
Alex Rins: “ in recent years, I have improved my mind a lot to master difficult situations«
Arrived in Grand Prix through Moto3 in 2012, Alex Rins has always highlighted the value of work in its approach to competition: “ I learn something new every year », confirmed the five-time MotoGP winner. “ I also learned to stay calm despite pressure. Especially in recent years, I have improved my mind a lot to master difficult situations. ».
Alongside Takaaki Nakagami, the Honda driver is aiming for big things: “ my goal is to become world champion. That's why I train and work hard ». And he ends by giving this recipe which can be useful to everyone in all circumstances: “on the track as at home, you must maintain control and surround yourself with competent people to obtain the best possible results ». See you on the track from March 10 à Portimao for the last tests of the offseason.
