David Alonso, young motorcycle prodigy, finds himself at the dawn of a decisive moment in his Moto3 career. At just 18 years old, he is on the verge of securing his first world title, as he arrives at the Japanese Grand Prix with a comfortable lead of 97 points in the general classification. If he manages to maintain a 100-point lead leaving Motegi, he will be crowned 2024 Moto3 world champion this weekend.
Alonsoformer Red Bull Rookies Cup and European Talent Cup champion, could seal the deal with a victory at Motegi. Such success would also equal the number of victories of Joan Mir in 2017 in this same category and would bring him closer to the record of
Valentino Rossiwho won 11 victories in one season in the lightweight category.
What is remarkable about the rise ofAlonsois that he benefited from the advice of one of the greatest champions in the history of MotoGP, Marc
Marquez. The eight-time world champion took the young driver under his wing, offering him valuable advice.
David Alonso: I always try to ask advice from MotoGP riders »
During a press conference in Motegi,
Alonso shared one of the key tips of
Marquez : « Marquez told me it’s better to win a championship than just get into MotoGP. This stood out to me because it is an important lesson about the importance of experience and progression in each category. »
David Alonso is aware of the importance of remaining focused and humble, despite the records he could achieve. He also mentioned the impact of the MotoGP riders around him: “ I always try to ask these riders for advice, because they are in MotoGP for a reason. They have already experienced what I am experiencing now. »
With the support of important figures within the Aspar team, such as Nico Terolformer 125cc world champion, and Jorge Martinezquadruple world champion, Alonso seems to have the cards in hand to handle the pressure and win his first world title. As he said so well, “ I have to try to have a normal weekend », a mantra that could well take him to the top.
