2020 WINTER|RACING MAGAZINE|MOTORCYCLE|Global Suzuki
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Álex Rins was born on December the 8th, Rins in action at the San Marino GP.191995 in Barcelona, Spain, to Rafael and Victoria. His ffrst contact with the world of motorsport occurred very early in his life, as is so often the case with riders in World Championship racing. The first time he had a go on a motorised machine, Álex was only three. It was in 1998, when he was able to ride a quad that he had been given as a present. It was only his first try, but it would leave a signifficant and permanent mark on him.Three years later, in 2001, a couple of friends of his father encouraged him to put Álex on a motorcycle just as a test. Rafa put his son on a LEM when he was four, and it seems that experience changed the rest of his life. It was enough to make him finally park the quad and start to dream of owning his own bike. TEAM SUZUKI RACING NEWSBecause of his insistence, Rins fulfilled his dream two years later and his parents ended up buying him a 50cc KTM motocross bike.On the Constantí circuit he nurtured his passion and began to train with his motorcycle. The following year, in 2003, thanks in great part to Montse Costa, he was able to participate in the Catalan and Aragonese Championships, obtaining a victory in the latter.2005, when Álex debuted in this discipline competing in the last three events of the Promo 50cc calendar. Two years later, Álex rounded ofi a masterful season by winning the Catalan 80cc Championship, the 70cc Promo, the Mediterranean 80cc Championship, and the 12 hours of Vic Endurance.The Early YearsHis true love for circuit racing began in Fast forward to 2008 - a year of discovery for Rins. Following an excellent season in the Championship of Cataluña and in the Mediterranean in Pre125GP, someone important became aware of his talent… Emilio Alzamora, former 125cc World Champion, fortuitously met Álex at the Almeria circuit and ofiered him his first ever contract, to enroll in the structure of the Monlau School.2009 - 2011 - Getting SeriousAt the age of 14, he entered the Spanish Speed Championship (CEV) and during his first race he impressed everyone. In 2010 Álex defeated more mature riders like Maverick Viñales and Miguel Oliveira and achieved his first victory. He would go on to close the season with a fantastic third place. Álex developed a reputation for being able to fight for victory in every race. His burgeoning talent secured sponsorship from a real giant; Repsol, who chose to gamble on him for even greater challenges.Expectations grew and the pressure to win increased considerably during the Spanish Championship (CEV) of 2011. Nevertheless, Álex knew how to control it, he rose to the occasion, and was crowned Champion with two victories and three podium places in seven races. In addition, he completed an incredible season by becoming European runner-up, surpassed only by Italy’s Romano Fenati.2012 – Rookie of the Year in the World ChampionshipWhen he was just 16 years old, Alex already held the Spanish title and was a European runner-up, and in 2012 an opportunity in the Moto3 World Championship became available to him. With the support of Repsol and Estrella Galicia, Álex made the leap to Moto3. Two races were enough to get his first Pole Position in Jerez, and only four to get his first 2020 Winter Issue“In 2010 Álex defeated more mature riders”“In the end, I wasn’t able to get the title, but I’m so happy for Joan and all of Team Suzuki. It’s incredible that “In the end, I wasn’t able to get the title, but I’m so happy for Joan and all of Team Suzuki. It’s incredible that he won the championship in only his second year, and the entire team have worked so hard to achieve this. he won the championship in only his second year, and the entire team have worked so hard to achieve this. So the feeling is amazing, even for me. I’m happy with my work this year, and despite the injury and some So the feeling is amazing, even for me. I’m happy with my work this year, and despite the injury and some crashes I still managed to get 3rd in the championship. I’m really motivated to start next season already.”crashes I still managed to get 3rd in the championship. I’m really motivated to start next season already.”Team Suzuki Ecstar MotoGPALEX RINSPROFILE“I’M SO HAPPY FOR JOAN”

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