David Alonso has acidly expressed his disapproval of his Aspar teammate, Dani Holgado, upon arriving at the Phillip Island circuit for the Australian Grand Prix. This incident arises after several altercations between the two riders this season, with the latest event in the Moto2 race in Indonesia being the breaking point of their relationship.
The race in Mandalika ended prematurely for Alonso, who was knocked off in the first corner after Holgado slightly impacted the rear wheel of his motorcycle. The impact caused enough damage for the motorcycle to have to be repaired in the pit, which prevented him from returning to the race once it resumed, and furthermore, Alonso suffered a pulmonary contusion during the incident.
On the other hand, Holgado was luckier, as he did not suffer any injuries and was able to continue competing, finishing the race in third place, behind Izan Guevara and Manu González. In a recent interview with DAZN, Alonso did not hold back in his criticisms of his teammate, stating that ‘he is not a good person’ and that their relationship is completely nonexistent.
‘I am physically well now. I have been working very well with my physiotherapist at home, and I am ready for Australia,’ Alonso said, before continuing with some strong words aimed at Holgado. ‘The incident with Holgado felt like the previous ones. When someone is not a good person, there is nothing to do. I will continue with my things, and he with his.’
Alonso emphasized the lack of chemistry in the team, stating that there is no relationship and that rivalries are part of the sports engine. ‘There is no point in wasting time with people who are not worth it,’ he concluded.
Response from Holgado
Dani Holgado has had the opportunity to respond to Alonso’s statements. In the same interview, the Valencia rider chose to adopt a more diplomatic stance, stating that tensions are normal in the racing world. ‘Unfortunately, these things happen in this sport. I have apologized because I know I ruined Alonso’s race at the first corner,’ he said.
Holgado also referred to his relationship with Alonso, insisting that despite the incident, their interactions are cordial and that regarding their rivalry, it is part of the competition. ‘We should talk about this, because there is no problem. It’s a pure and simple rivalry, part of what it means to compete,’ he added.
Future of Alonso in MotoGP
Apart from the controversies in the Aspar team, Alonso spoke about his exciting move to LCR in MotoGP for 2027, hoping to build a new family environment with the team. ‘I have met a bit with Lucio Cecchinello and the press officer, and they told me that everyone at LCR is very kind. I think it’s a great place to start in MotoGP,’ said the aspiring rider.
With his sights set on his new adventures, Alonso hopes to learn a lot alongside his new team and become a prominent competitor in the premier class of motorcycling.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
