Between two Grand Prix, the official account of MotoGP likes to offer lighter content to allow fans to discover another side of the riders. This time, the question was as simple as it was fun: which celebrity would they like to take for a ride on a MotoGP bike? The very varied answers reveal a lot about the personalities and interests of the stars of the premier class.
Most naturally thought of other athletes. Jorge Martín Carlos Alcaraz would choose, with the desire to introduce the Spanish tennis prodigy to the sensations of a MotoGP. Joan mir He also mentioned a tennis player, who is none other than his idol: Rafael Nadal, even though he humorously acknowledges that the Majorcan is "rather sturdy" to ride behind him.
From the footballers' perspective, Diogo Moreira dreams of a tour with Neymar, of whom he is a big fan, when Marc Marquez would choose Joaquín from Real Betis for another reason: he relies on humor to have a good time.
Maverick Vinales extended an invitation to UFC champion Ilia Topuria, promising with a smile that he would accept "take good care of him", While Marco Bezzecchi turned to the NBA, citing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, imagining that the Canadian might be scared before ultimately loving the adrenaline of MotoGP.
Luca marini chose former bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman, while joking about the need to reinforce the rear suspension of his motorcycle to support such a passenger. Brad BinderConversely, he favored a lighter build with comedian Kevin Hart, believing it would be ideal for riding "Super fast."
Cinema has also inspired several pilots. Alex Marquez would like to take Brad Pitt, recently featured in the film F1, so that he can discover this time the unique sensations of a MotoGP. Francis BagnaiaFor his part, he would opt for Keanu Reeves, a logical choice since the actor is a true motorcycle enthusiast and often attends Grand Prix events.
Finally, two pilots chose to bring a female celebrity along. Franco Morbidelli quoted actress Halle Berry, suggesting that she would "very agile" behind him and that they could ride very fast together. Fabio QuartararoHe, on the other hand, chose Kendall Jenner, convinced that a ride at over 300 km/h on a MotoGP bike would be an unforgettable experience for the American model.
Discover the pilots' full answers in video (Click on the image to view it):