David Alonso opens up and explains why he competes in Moto3 under the Colombian flag even though he was born in Spain

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David Alonso Gomezpilot of Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team of Moto3 of motorcycle world championshipclosed its first full season in the championship in 2023 in an impressive third position overall thanks to four victories and eight podiums in 22 races.

The young promise, one of the top favorites for the title of the small category in 2024, went to MotoGP paddock with three titles under his arm: The one of 85GP in 2018 of Championship of Spainone of those European Talent Cup in 2020 and of Red Bull Rookies Cup in 2021.

Born in Madrid on April 25, 2006, David Alonso He has Spanish and Colombian nationalities, as his mother came from coffee farming. In a recent interview with ‘El Colombiano’, the pilot explained the reason why he competes under the flag of the South American country.

“It was a decision made in the company of the team and my family, in honor of my mother. To bring the tricolor flag to the highest level,” the young man proudly said. “When it plays and you sing it, you feel it more and it makes that moment – the podium moment – more special. It’s the moment of victory. Listening to it makes you feel better. It’s beautiful and happy,” added Valresa GASGAS Aspar Team.

Source: La Verdad

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