It's a special moment that belongs to Joan Mir because he is the reigning World Champion. It's this sweet parenthesis of an off-season to live with your crown, your trophy, to contemplate the work accomplished and the path traveled. The Suzuki official will also keep eternally in his memory the day of his consecration from sunrise to sunset, and he shares this intimacy with us in practically the smallest details...
What is the day like when a World Champion MotoGP is sacred? Joan mir explained it by revealing some juicy details which would provide inspiration. Like for example knowing what to have for breakfast on these occasions… Thus, regarding the arms vigil of the Battle of Valencia-2, he specifies: “ I was very focused on the goal. I had fried eggs for breakfast to give me lots of energy ».
« I don't remember much about the race » he admits. “ I was just nervous on the grid but calm during the race. Then there was deliverance, the moment I crossed the line it was pure ecstasy. I started screaming. I was very excited when I saw everyone around me start clapping, especially my rivals. This lap of honor was something incredible with all the other drivers congratulating me and stopping to shake my hand ».
Joan Mir and the joy of seeing her family again
But the most special moment was when he arrived at Parc Fermé: “ I was very surprised to see my whole family there! They had stayed away all season due to the delicate coronavirus situation, so seeing them there waiting to kiss me was wonderful, the most beautiful and unforgettable thing in the world ».
Joan mir then ends with the epilogue of this beautiful personal day, mentioning the fact of not having followed the advice of a Jorge Lorenzo instructing him to ostentatiously take advantage of this unique moment in a career and a life: “ in the evening we didn't have a big party like many people expected. I only had a very small dinner with my family. I wanted something intimate and relaxed, something for sure in these difficult times ». Joan mir, in all circumstances, definitely has a head on his shoulders...
