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The 2024 season will have been particularly trying for Alex Rins. The Spanish rider, who worked for Suzuki and Honda before joining Yamaha, had to face many difficulties, both physical and technical. Recurring injuries and difficulties adapting to the YZR-M1 have affected his performances and those of the Japanese team, which might not have been so well guided by its leader Fabio Quartararo.

The 2024 season was particularly difficult for alex rinsThe Barcelona driver, aged 29 years old, has had a year marked by injuries, retirements and mixed results. With only 31 points and an 18th place in the championship, Kidneys has accumulated 32 races without points, including 6 withdrawals and 6 absences due to injuries.

Recently operated on to remove plates from his tibia, Kidneys spoke about his physical condition: " it was planned, a tune-up to remove some plates and check that everything is ok. » Although he can roll, walking remains a challenge and running is still out of reach: « A plate was placed on my shin for added stability. But I lead a normal life, almost without restrictions. ».

Working closely with a psychologist to overcome this period, he confides: “ The doctors are satisfied. Mentally, I have learned to manage the situation, despite the performance expectations »

alex rins is one of the few riders to have raced for three major Japanese brands in the modern era of MotoGP. Asked about his preferences, he replied: " These are different times, but between Yamaha and Honda, I choose Yamaha. Here I understand better how things work. I expected it to be a little less difficult though.. » He noted, however, that Honda, according Joan mir, seems to have evolved a lot since his departure.

Alex Rins: “ I don't know if "Dovi" will test the V4 in Sepang this month or not »

The last tests of the season showed encouraging signs, especially with the new chassis. Yamaha , which satisfied Kidneys and his teammate fabio quartararo. He also highlighted the positive impact of his new technical chief, David Munoz : " with David, we quickly began to solve problems we didn't understand before. I am confident in the process. »

Kidneys also mentioned on motosan the development of V4 engine, although he does not yet know when it will be tested: " I know things about the V4, we thought it was going to be tested in Jerez. I don't know if "Dovi" will test it in Sepang this month or not. »

Regarding the performance of the Yamaha , he added : " Before, the Yamaha was strong in acceleration and cornering. But they focused so much on top speed that they lost those advantages.. » A remark to be compared with the strong claim repeated many times for a higher top speed formulated by fabio quartararo.

Despite a complicated year, Kidneys remains optimistic: I'm motivated to get back on the bike. The project in place is exciting and makes you want to surpass yourself. » With promising technical adjustments and a strengthened team, with Cal Crutchlow et Andrea Dovizioso, joined by Augusto Fernandez, forming the test team of Yamaha , alex rins hopes that 2025 will mark a turning point in his career and for the tuning fork brand.

 

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