Alberto Puig, emblematic and controversial figure of MotoGP, is much more than just a team leader. His experience as a driver, his intimate knowledge of the environment and his unique personality make him an essential character for Honda at the moment.
In MotoGP, the role of team leader is essential in leading riders and technical teams towards success.
Alberto Puigpaddock figure and current manager of the factory team Hondaperfectly embodies this function. Although he often appears severe on screen, the pilots who work alongside him portray a man who is deeply human and dedicated to his profession.
In the official MotoGP podcast, Puig explains his leadership philosophy: “ a team leader must have a clear overview. It's not about personally controlling everything, but coordinating every aspect to make everything work efficiently. »
Drawing on his experience as a driver between 1987 and 1997, crowned by a memorable victory at the 1995 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez,
Puig admits that his competitive past influences his current approach: “ I always try to think about what I would have done as a pilot in certain situations. This helps me better understand the challenges my pilots face. »
Luca Marini: « Alberto Puig is a fantastic man, always on the drivers side »
Puig believes that a career as a driver is not essential to leading a team, but recognizes that it is an advantage: “ understanding what racing is is essential. We need to understand why we do what we do and what defines a race. »
This pragmatism is accompanied by a direct management style.
Puig prefers frank communication with its pilots: “I talk a lot with my drivers and I am always very direct. Being honest helps you move forward. »
Luca Mariniwho joined
Honda this year, is particularly impressed by its collaboration with Alberto
Puig : « when the cameras are on, we don't see his real face. He's a fantastic man, always on the drivers' side. It's amazing to have someone like him by our side. »
Marini even admits on Motorsort-total: “after just one year here, I already have so many good stories to tell about Alberto. I didn't expect this. » Puig summarizes his role with rare lucidity: “ the team leader is often in the middle, between the interests of the manufacturer and those of the driver. You have to weigh each decision carefully, knowing that it may sometimes be the right one… or not.. »
With a racing career behind him and recognized leadership, Alberto Puig remains a key player in MotoGP, guiding
Honda through the ups and downs of competition.
