young pilot St. Vincent Dani Holgado continues to take giant strides Moto-3 World Championship. At the Austrian Grand Prix last August 20, he achieved his first pole position in training last Sunday. Aragon Grand Prixcontroversial engine terrain circuitHe climbed into the penalty area for the first time after being declared the junior world champion last season, one of his goals in his first season at the World Cup. Just surpassed by The current leaders of the World Cup are Mallorcan Izan Guevara and Japanese Ayumo Sasakiranks third in the classification. Holgado, 17, is not satisfied and The remaining five races at the World Championships (Japan, Thailand, Australia, Malaysia and Valencia) his illusion is to try to fight for a victory.
It’s a year of learning. 17 year old pilot Next season, his dream will be to fight for the world championship with the experience he gained this season.
Dani Holgado arrived in japan yesterdayfrom where he attended INFORMATION. He made a difficult journey to the Land of the Rising Sun due to a typhoon that delayed the plane for several hours. Training will begin on Friday. Motegi Circuitwhere he hopes to continue to fuel his motorcycle and once again be among the best.
Was the podium of the Aragon Grand Prix a surprise?
It’s something I’ve been chasing in recent races. My best finish was fifth place at the Misano circuit in Italy. This was a goal we could reach.
After getting the first post and the first podium… Now the next goal is to win one of the remaining five races of the World Championship?
Laughs… Yes, the next step is to try to win. But it won’t be easy. What I want is to continue learning and enjoy the path I’m taking.
How is this first year at the Moto-3 World Championship going?
With each race, I learn and realize more experience and confidence in cycling. I’m slowly going faster, safer and more stable.
Does KTM also respond?
The team and I are working hard so that the bike gets better and better so we can fight for a victory.
Did you expect to achieve the results you achieved?
I knew it was a year of learning, but finally, after winning the junior world championship last season, all eyes were on me as a rocker. We expected good results and we are getting them.
How do you plan the last five races?
Keep improving little by little and have more experience. After my first pole position and first podium, I am not satisfied and want to fight for victory.
While answering in your first year, will it be possible to fight for the world title next season?
Next year will be my second season and the goal will be to try not to make mistakes and start 100% from the beginning of the championship, try to stay ahead and fight for the championship. It may be a great year, but I need to keep my feet on the ground and keep learning and working hard. What I want is to raise my level and therefore the results will surely come. But the important thing is to learn and keep fighting.
Who were your reference pilots?
I really loved Dani Pedrosa as a kid and now Marc Márquez as I get older.
Do you dream of becoming a world champion like them one day?
I dream of being myself and improving every race. Every driver wants to be world champion and I hope one day I can compete with them.
Finally, how are you coping with such a tough season traveling the world alone?
Good. The team supports and supports me and also my dad comes with me to all the races and helps me put on my suit and helmet and be by my side.
young pilot St. Vincent Dani Holgado continues to take giant strides Moto-3 World Championship. At the Austrian Grand Prix last August 20, he achieved his first pole position in training last Sunday. Aragon Grand Prixcontroversial engine terrain circuitHe climbed into the penalty area for the first time after being declared the junior world champion last season, one of his goals in his first season at the World Cup. Just surpassed by The current leaders of the World Cup are Mallorcan Izan Guevara and Japanese Ayumo Sasakiranks third in the classification. Holgado, 17, is not satisfied and The remaining five races at the World Championships (Japan, Thailand, Australia, Malaysia and Valencia) his illusion is to try to fight for a victory.
It’s a year of learning. 17 year old pilot Next season, his dream will be to fight for the world championship with the experience he gained this season.
Dani Holgado arrived in japan yesterdayfrom where he attended INFORMATION. He made a difficult journey to the Land of the Rising Sun due to a typhoon that delayed the plane for several hours. Training will begin on Friday. Motegi Circuitwhere he hopes to continue to fuel his motorcycle and once again be among the best.
Was the podium of the Aragon Grand Prix a surprise?
It’s something I’ve been chasing in recent races. My best finish was fifth place at the Misano circuit in Italy. This was a goal we could reach.
After getting the first post and the first podium… Now the next goal is to win one of the remaining five races of the World Championship?
Laughs… Yes, the next step is to try to win. But it won’t be easy. What I want is to continue learning and enjoy the path I’m taking.
How is this first year at the Moto-3 World Championship going?
With each race, I learn and realize more experience and confidence in cycling. I’m slowly going faster, safer and more stable.
Does KTM also respond?
The team and I are working hard so that the bike gets better and better so we can fight for a victory.
Did you expect to achieve the results you achieved?
I knew it was a year of learning, but finally, after winning the junior world championship last season, all eyes were on me as a rocker. We expected good results and we are getting them.
How do you plan the last five races?
Keep improving little by little and have more experience. After my first pole position and first podium, I am not satisfied and want to fight for victory.
While answering in your first year, will it be possible to fight for the world title next season?
Next year will be my second season and the goal will be to try not to make mistakes and start 100% from the beginning of the championship, try to stay ahead and fight for the championship. It may be a great year, but I need to keep my feet on the ground and keep learning and working hard. What I want is to raise my level and therefore the results will surely come. But the important thing is to learn and keep fighting.
Who were your reference pilots?
I really loved Dani Pedrosa as a kid and now Marc Márquez as I get older.
Do you dream of becoming a world champion like them one day?
I dream of being myself and improving every race. Every driver wants to be world champion and I hope one day I can compete with them.
Finally, how are you coping with such a tough season traveling the world alone?
Good. The team supports and supports me and also my dad comes with me to all the races and helps me put on my suit and helmet and be by my side.