Aron Canet was perhaps the real hero of this Spanish Grand Prix. The Moto2 rider from Sito Pons indeed achieved a feat by finishing second in the tough race in Jerez which he completed in incredible conditions. Just seven days after breaking his left little finger and radius in Portimao, and just six days after undergoing surgery for both injuries, the Flexbox HP40 rider was not only able to compete and finish the race, but he is climbed onto the second step of the podium having led the start of the race. Aron Canet looks back on this moment which will count in his career but also in his life.
The tears ofAron canet when the last one arrives Spanish Grand Prix were not pretended. The pilot was then in nothing but pain and the nerves legitimately gave out after achieving what is a real feat. “ It was one of the hardest races of my entire life » commented the Spaniard. And we want to believe it… Six days before, he left the operating room with legitimate doubts about his participation in the sixth round of the championship in Jerez: “ It’s one of the most emotional podiums of my career. Realizing what we accomplished after a hard week was incredible » said the Spaniard on motorbikemag.
Aron Canet: “ I dreamed of victory with one arm, but you have to have your feet on the ground«
His secret? Here it is : " it's a question of mentality, of knowing how to reverse the situation. I never gave up " precise Aron canet. “ Courage and strength. Being here on Thursday was too much. On Friday it was already brutal to go straight to Q2, and the start on the second row of the grid was also brutal. Then be on the podium on Sunday… I love motorcycles, it's a passion, but it is also my dream to be world champion. We are all here to win. Even though my main goal this year is not to be champion but to win my first race in Moto2, we know we have potential and we are not going to waste it ».
On his journey, he makes an admission that leaves you speechless: “ after ten rounds I started having a lot of pain in my left arm, but after another five I started with compartment syndrome in my right hand. It's because I was flying with one hand, which I charged twenty times more. I dreamed of victory with one arm, but you have to have your feet on the ground ».
He finishes : " what we have achieved is already too good. It makes my hair stand on end just thinking about it. It was amazing to have all the Spanish fans supporting me, so thank you very much for being there. such an important day for me in my sporting career and in my life ». Aron canet is now fourth in the championship with 31 points behind the leader Drive.
