MotoGP, David Alonso, a World Champion who is unanimous: "I am very lucky to be able to experience this"

David Alonso's Moto3 victory is a great success story. The young rider demonstrated exceptional talent, great maturity and unwavering determination. He also has the particularity of being loved by the entire paddock. His words after his Moto3 victory reveal a mixture of intense emotions: joy, relief, but also a certain apprehension. The young Spanish rider was able to put into words the challenges he had to overcome to achieve this coveted goal.

David Alonso won the Moto3 World Champion title at the Japanese Grand Prix. After an intense and almost perfect season with Jorge Martinez's Aspar team, the Spanish-Colombian rider has managed to reach the top, even if the journey has not been easy. I do not know what to say. Thank you, thank you to everyone who made this possible, to those who supported me in difficult times. I am very lucky to be able to experience this. ", said Alonso after the race, moved by this consecration.

This emotional moment does not come without its share of reflections. The day before the race, Alonso experienced a moment of tears, affected by the pressure: " The day before, after planning the race, I realized that I might be about to become world champion. When I got to the hotel, my sensitive side came out, and I started crying. But it felt good, I needed it. What I cried yesterday, I do not cry today. »

During the race, he had to fight against fears that threatened to take him over. The beauty of fighting for a title, it is that we are put to the test. I had to fight this fear, especially in the first laps where I was afraid of falling. I tried to attack, but I was too tense. Finally, I understood that I must not let myself be paralyzed by this fear. »

David Alonso: " my mother and father are my roots, and I can never be divided »

David Alonso did not hesitate to turn to other pilots for valuable advice. In Indonesia, he spoke with Joan mir, who told him: " as soon as you want to get to safety, they will crush you. You have to go there to win. » This mentality helped him focus and aim for victory. bagnaia et Marquez, whom he met in Japan, also encouraged him not to rush, to stay calm and not to let himself be overwhelmed by the stakes.

Despite a season marked by constant pressure, Alonso kept a cool head in the final laps of the decisive race. In the last three laps I decided to give it my all. When I saw that I had a few tenths of a second ahead, I told myself that I could do it. The moment when I really thought about the title was when I braked on the descent. When they didn't pass me, I knew my dream was coming true. »

As he crossed the finish line, he waved the Colombian and Spanish flags to pay homage to his roots. I always knew that if I won, I would carry both flags. My mother and father are my roots, and I can never be divided. He explained.

Alonso is now ready to turn the page towards new challenges in Moto2, but his Moto3 title will remain a highlight of his young career. His message of gratitude goes to his loved ones, especially his parents who, despite the distance, sent him messages of encouragement. They were far away, but still connected. They reminded me of all my past successes, and that gave me the strength to keep going and fight. »

With this victory, David Alonso has shown that he has the mentality, talent and perseverance to become a big name in the MotoGP.