10 laps like a lion or 21 like a leader?
“Move over, the future is coming“. Lap 12 of the 21 scheduled, Qatar. Debut race of Pedro Acosta, 19 years old from Mazarron, already a two-time world champion. The Spaniard enters without too many compliments inside Marc Marquez, the young rising star who pushes the old champion without any consideration. A script well known to Marquez himself, who now finds himself on the other side of the fence. The hardest to accept. With that overtaking Pedro suddenly aged Marceven more than the inexorable registry office.
Acosta goes fast, with that impatience typical of youth. Ravenous, unconscious. She takes the steps two by two, holding on to fourth place. The others seem to be going slowly, he doesn't ask himself why. She runs. He burns the tires, retreats without mercy. He lands in MotoGP. He finishes ninth. But happy.
To microphones without filters
“The Sprint? Put your balls on the bike and go”, “Better 10 laps with riders going super fast, than doing 21 tenths without seeing shit””, “What did I think when I overtook Marquez? Nothing, I was just driving”. It's still: “It was like losing your virginity. Everything seems to be going well, then you have a disaster.”
Fresh, irreverent: a wave of good humor. In an increasingly professional, cold, politically correct paddock – increasingly F1 style -, Acosta can become a character, he can win and arouse emotions. Not all champions were likable, but those who are still remembered today ignited the crowds with their personality. Positively or negatively. On the track and in front of the microphones. Tiburon, it's your turn.
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