00:00Do you understand what it means that David Alonso is going to MotoGP with the historic Honda?
00:07How did he manage to get to the Ferrari of the category at just 21 years old?
00:11Patch yourself up, I'll explain.
00:16David trained in Spain, which for many is the world's largest factory of pilots.
00:22Champions like Omar Márquez, Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa and Maverick Viñales have come from there.
00:28And David followed practically the same path as all of them.
00:31At just 11 years old he arrived at Aspartame, one of the most important academies in world motorcycling.
00:38That's where he started climbing step by step.
00:40His first major title came in 2020, when he won the European Talent Cup.
00:46If you've never heard of that championship, it's basically a competition for the best young athletes in Europe.
00:51And many of those who win also end up reaching the World Cup.
00:54But a year later he did something even more important.
00:58He won the Red Bull Rookies Cup, a championship that many consider the gateway to the elite of motorcycling.
01:06Because?
01:06Because they all ride the exact same motorcycle.
01:10In other words, the winner isn't the one with the best machine, but the one who actually drives best.
01:15And it's not just any tournament.
01:17Pilots like Omar Márquez, Jorge Martín, Pedro Acosta and Joan Zarco also passed through there,
01:24before becoming MotoGP stars.
01:27After winning those two championships, it was already clear that David was ready for the world championship.
01:32That's why Aspartame brought him up to Moto3.
01:35In 2023, at just 18 years old, he debuted with Gas Gas Aspartame and surprised everyone.
01:43He won four races, achieved eight podium finishes, and finished third in the season.
01:48To give you an idea, very few drivers fight for the title as rookies.
01:53But what he did the following year was even better.
01:56In 2024, already with CFMoto Aspartame, the same team but with different manufacturers,
02:03He won 14 of the 20 races on the calendar, that is, 70% of the races.
02:09He broke the record for most wins in a single Moto3 season
02:12and he was world champion when there were still several races to be run.
02:17After such a season, the next step was mandatory: to move up to Moto2.
02:22which he also did with CFMoto Aspartame.
02:25As expected, the change was tough.
02:28The bike weighs more, has much more power, and the level is much higher.
02:33Even so, David proved once again that he learns quickly
02:37And their performance ended up convincing Honda to take the most important leap of all together.
02:43That's why the Japanese brand announced that David Alonso will race in the 2027 MotoGP.
02:48And here another question arises.
02:50How important is Honda? Extremely important!
02:53Honda is the second manufacturer with the most titles in MotoGP history.
02:58And legends like Mick Dohan, Valentino Rossi, have ridden their bikes.
03:03Nicky Hyde, Casey Stoner and our beloved Mar Marquez.
03:06However, in recent years the brand stopped fighting for the championship and is now rebuilding.
03:12That's why he's betting on young drivers like David Alonso, to fight for titles again.
03:18The only thing confirmed is that David Alonso will race with a Honda MotoGP.
03:22What is still unknown is whether he will be with Honda HRC, the official team, or with LCR Honda.
03:29satellite equipment of the brand.
03:31That decision has not yet been announced and is surely one of the most anticipated pieces of news before the start of
03:38the 2027 season.
03:41How do you think Alonso will do this 2027 season?
03:44Would you like it to be a different team?
03:46We read them in the comments.
03:57Thank you!
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