Fermin Aldeguer was undoubtedly the man of the end of the 2023 Moto2 season. The Boscoscuro driver finished his championship in third place with 212 points, behind Pedro Acosta and Tony Arbolino, thanks to his four consecutive victories. The 100 points in four races have of course raised awareness in a MotoGP paddock which has discovered a talented 18-year-old rider, a year younger than the commonly recognized phenomenon Pedro Acosta. Only here: at the same time Fabio Di Giannantonio also revealed himself and was not accountable to anyone while Luca Boscoscuro was much firmer with his pilot than Honda with Marc Marquez...
If, in the paddock, someone has difficulty drawing up a solid contract which must be respected, and there seem to be many of them in MotoGP, it is apparently necessary to take lessons from Luca Boscosco who managed to keep in his team a Fermin Aldeguer yet widely courted. And in particular by the VR46 who had put him at the top of his list to succeed Luca marini on Ducati.
The Spanish of 18 years old was well and truly in the net of the Italian boss as a manufacturer of his own motorcycles. An epilogue which will make him stay where he is in 2024, not without bitterness… “ It all left a bad taste in my mouth, but at the end of the day, I think things happen for a reason » says Fermin Aldeguer on Todocircuito. " Maybe next year will be our year to fight for the world title. Becoming a champion always opens many doors. I was close to transition, it's true, and the decision was not mine: others made it and it is difficult to accept. But in the end, I'm sure we'll enjoy it ».
Fermin Aldeguer: “ Aleix Espargaró and Jorge Martin support me »
« On the one hand I like it, on the other I don't » he adds. “ But I'm 18 and I'm enjoying the moment. It's the best situation, ultimately, when they say good things about you, they love you and they need you on their team, it's good... We are in a selfish world and we must accept it ».
That being said, repeating a grade in 2024 will not be without risk, because all the cards will be redistributed : “ we will enjoy Moto2 again next year, and it will be a total unknown with new tires and many changes. They're going to change the whole movie and drivers who are now going fast will go less well and vice versa. The tire is the main part of the motorcycle and we must continue to move in this direction. The races will be different. This will give us experience to move up to MotoGP next year ».
« After this year, it is clear that we will have to fight for the World Championship. It's already time. Now is the time to continue face the season with this mentality » insists the Spaniard who points out that he has two choice supporters in the paddock: “ Aleix Espargaró and Jorge Martin support me. It doesn't matter if things go well or badly, they understand me. You know you have two people who are in your shoes. On the track, everyone has their own style and focuses on their own interests. It’s a friendship that’s more personal than professional. ».
