Jorge Prado is clear on his next step after revalidating the world title

Jorge Prado He is one of the best drivers in the world and the proof is that his record, despite his youth, does not stop growing. He just won his second motocross World Championship in MXGP, the top category, and his most immediate “dream and challenge” is to compete and win in the United States, perhaps next season.

Twenty-four hours after winning his particular rivalry against the Slovenian Tim Gajser in the last Grand Prix of La Mancha, at the Cózar circuit (Ciudad Real), and reaffirming his title as MXGP World Champion, Jorge Prado ( Lugo, 2001) He spoke to EFE to analyze a new dream season and talk about his next goals.

The recent title won is the second in MXGP for the Red Bull athlete, who at the age of 23 also has two more World Championships in MX2 in 218 and 2019.

Next year, Jorge Prado will probably compete in the United States. The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) promotes the SuperMotocross World Championship, a format that unites the two seasons of supercross and motocross and greatly appeals to the Spanish rider.

How do you feel after winning your second World Cup?

I feel that after a lot of work and effort, every day, in the end everything is rewarded. It was a very long season, very hard mentally and physically, so the goal was achieved and very satisfied with all the work done. I am very happy.

How do you check the weather?

It was a very different season from all the others because I was able to compete in all the races during the circuit. On top of that, I also made it very special to the rivals. Every weekend I enjoyed the track a lot, there were many levels and that’s also why it’s important to have a press of pressure, because you always have to be one hundred percent to not let yourself down and not lose points. The championship was not easy.

He won with 996 points, an unprecedented figure. What do those numbers tell you?

They represent a lot of success, a lot of consistency throughout the season and it was clearly a season where we went for success in all the races. There is no moment to manage anything. We always go out of our way and try to be number one and have the best possible result. It was complicated but we did it.

Now there is the Motocross of Nations, which will be held next week in Matterley Basin (United Kingdom). Waiting?

For me the goal is the motocross World Championship and that has been achieved. Let’s say this Motocross of Nations is another test to enjoy with the national team and experience the event.

There is a lot of work behind the World Cup. What is the daily routine that you do not see?

I practice double sessions every day. I get up, train, eat, train and sleep. These training sessions are on the bike. We make a lot of motorcycles. We ride about four times a week on a motorcycle, so we also assume a very high risk compared to other disciplines. In addition, we also do a lot of physical training, which can be on the bike, although in my case it is more in the gym. Everything is combined a little to perform one hundred percent in the competition. I live between Brussels and Rome and when I do those training sessions I do them in a circuit. In the case of Belgium it is full circuits and in Rome we have a private one where we test and train.

As a result of his results and his achievements, he is one of the rivals to always beat. Does it create pressure?

I have no pressure to be a rival to lose. In the end, motocross is an individual sport, so everyone is a rival and, although after becoming world champion I was the rider to beat, I handled it well. This is an issue I handle well. i am happy

Are you doing any kind of mental level work with a specialist?

No, but not for anything, but because I don’t need it. Let’s just say that right now I’m fine. I have a very close-knit work group, including my training mechanic, who is my training partner and prepares the bike every day. Then I went with my father. Let’s say it’s my group.

The contract ends this year with GasGas. Will we see him in 2025 in the United States?

It will be seen when it happens but it is very possible, indeed. Right now I’m almost more thinking about savoring this victory and what’s to come than next year.

But are you interested in competing in the United States?

Yes, the United States has always been, let’s say, a dream, and competing there would be very good. Right now I’m at a stage in life that would be the perfect time to make the move and that’s why I take opportunities and this is one of them.

Why is the United States always a dream?

Ever since I was young, I have been very attentive to the American SuperMotocross championship, because it is a discipline that is very good all over the world. They are number one. I’ve always wanted to compete in the United States but life circumstances have kept me here longer. When I was presented with the opportunity to go there, I thought it would be better to stay in Europe to continue developing and now that I have two titles in the top category it might be the perfect time to go there.

How does it feel to be a reference in Spanish motocross?

I don’t think about it. My goal is to go to races and win. I ran for myself, but it’s true that it’s good to be a reference in Spain and for people to notice you and want to be like you one day.

How do you see the level of motocross in Spain?

The level is improving. Now we have drivers in several categories and it is a matter of time before they evolve and hopefully one day I will see another Spaniard become world champion.

What references do you have?

I have Ken Roczen (German) and in the United States James Stewart or Ricky Carmichael. It’s not that I want to be like them, because I always want to be me, but I saw them, I liked them and I thought about learning. Also Jeffrey Herlings. I always try to learn from them and I always try to get positive things to make myself a better driver.

What challenge is set in the short or medium term?

Win in the United States.