Are Grand Prix drivers distinguished people with impeccable behavior? Character traits that would make them true gentlemen. Given the level of the competition and the efforts that must be made to bring your opponent into line, it is difficult to distinguish them on the starting grid. A feeling that the interested parties themselves confirm, since the question was asked directly to them…
Is there a gentleman on the Grand Prix starting grid? That's the question the official motogp.com website asked riders, and the vast majority of them aren't convinced they've seen one. Moreover, they admit to not being one themselves! And yet, in mid-November, the Honda team manager, Alberto puig, had thus praised a Jorge Lorenzo who had just announced his retirement: “ During my management career, I have worked with many great drivers and Jorge is a true gentleman. You don't often meet a champion with certain qualities. He made a strong impression by his fairness in his dealings with the people around him. »
An assessment that Por Fuera however challenged: “ Dovizioso is the nicest, definitely not me » replied the Majorcan who added: “ Pedrosa has always been a gentleman ". For his part, Pol Espargaro see Valentino Rossi like the greatest gentleman. The Spaniard from the Red Bull KTM Factory team explains his choice thus: “ if Valentino overtakes you, then he doesn't do it aggressively. »
The nine-time champion joins the majority of drivers in full doubt on the subject: “ Person ! In any case, I don't remember a gentleman. » The legend of the Grands Prix, Mick doohan, gives the same answer. And Marc Márquez, for his part, declares: “ I don't think it's possible because the opponents are trying to beat you. »
« We have respect, but we are not gentlemen », explains the informed Andrea Iannone. While Karel Abraham, before taking his things and leaving the Avintia team to make way for Johann zarco commented : " If I had to choose one, it would be Takaaki Nakagami. » Hafiz Syahrin chooses himself for identification which is exactly the opposite attitude of Brad Binder which ends thus: “ no driver is a real gentleman on the tracks, I can't think of anyone. I certainly am not, and neither is my brother. »
