raúl Fernández Aims for Mental Fortitude After Americas GP
AUSTIN, Texas – raúl Fernández of Trackhouse MotoGP believes his mental approach, not his bike, is teh primary obstacle to improved performance. Following a 12th-place finish at the grand Prix of the Americas,Fernández admitted that while he feels pleasant with his motorcycle,self-inflicted errors are hindering his results.
Fernández acknowledged the need for greater composure. “I am happy with the bike… but I need to be calmer. I made a lot of mistakes,” he stated after the race. He also cited a previous error on Saturday which impacted his physical condition on Sunday hindering his performance during the final laps.
The Spanish rider emphasized the importance of a more mindful racing strategy. ”I need to be more careful and try to think more about what I need to do.” He added, “For the moment, I feel the bike is ready. Everything is ready. But I made a lot of mistakes in tough situations.” Fernández specifically noted that unpredictable weather conditions further exacerbate the challenge of maintaining confidence during races.
Despite his personal criticisms and the disappointing race outcome, Fernández expressed confidence in his machine’s capabilities. “As at the moment, I can’t say anything about the bike. I feel comfortable with it. I can ride like I want,” Fernández said. He feels the bike will be performing as expected with continued personal growth. “I feel that we have pace… we are in the same rhythm as the middle of the group.”
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raúl Fernández Aims for Mental Fortitude After Americas GP – Q&A
Q: Who is raúl Fernández?
A: raúl Fernández is a rider for Trackhouse MotoGP, competing in teh premier class of motorcycle racing.
Q: What was Fernández’s performance at the Americas GP?
A: He finished in 12th place.
Q: What does Fernández believe is holding him back?
A: He believes his mental approach, specifically the need for more composure and fewer self-inflicted errors, is the main obstacle.
Q: Is Fernández unhappy with his bike?
A: No, he is happy with the bike’s performance and feels agreeable riding it. The issue lies in his execution and strategy.
Q: What kind of mistakes is he referring to?
A: He mentions making mistakes, including one on Saturday that impacted his physical condition for the race on Sunday. He also highlights errors made in tough situations, exacerbated by unpredictable weather.
Q: What is Fernández’s racing strategy?
A: He aims to be more careful, think more strategically, and improve his composure under pressure.
Q: What’s the significance of “mental fortitude” in racing?
A: It’s crucial for maintaining focus,making sound decisions,and managing pressure,especially in the unpredictable conditions of MotoGP.Think of it like a chess game played at 200 mph – every move counts!
Q: What does the future hold for Fernández?
A: He is confident in his bike and believes that with personal growth in his mental approach, he can achieve better results, and is in the same rhythm as the middle of the group.
Fernández’s focus on mental strength highlights a vital aspect of MotoGP. Keep an eye on his progress as he strives for greater composure and improved performance!