It is done ! Alex Rins has become, since the Grand Prix of the Americas, a winner in MotoGP. An entry into the big leagues which also brings Suzuki back to the top, to the point that the Hamamatsu firm claims to have already fulfilled its objective for the year with this achievement in Texas. No doubt, but the beginner's teammate Joan mir in the making does not intend to stop there. And he gives the key to his current success.
An ascending current which began in the second half of last season as noted Valentino Rossi. Alex Rins reopened the book of victories at Suzuki, a register on which the signature of Casa Particular in Viñales has been advocating since 2016. The 23-year-old pilot explains his recipe on speedweek: " I have a naturally smooth riding style and I don't specifically train to be particularly smooth on the bike. Nowadays, it is very important to ride smoothly, because you have to take care of the tires, it's all a question of rubber wear. If you manage this parameter you extend the life of the rear tire and if you drive smoothly, you can also positively influence the degradation of the front tire..
The one who has 13 victories to his credit has also learned by watching others… “ In Qatar I learned a lot this year, but I won't reveal what it was. Because it's a secret! But one of the lessons I learned is to stay calm. Last year I fell in Qatar because I was too excited. That's why I learned to stay calm.".
And when you are an official pilot, you have to have composure: “ of course you have team pressure. I know Suzuki is not as experienced as Ducati, Honda or Yamaha. But the factory team wants to win and is doing everything in its power to do so.".
« The wait since the last victory was long, so the team pushed me very hard,” added the Spaniard. “The bike has been very strong since the middle of the 2018 season and the factory has done a very good job. It's now up to me to give my all in every race.".
Especially in European races, where he expects to see good chances of a good result: “ I think European circuits should be good venues for the GSX-RR. Tracks like Jerez, Le Mans, Assen, Misano or Aragón should suit us”. Andrea Dovizioso et al have already included Kidneys in the equation to solve to win the title this year…
