This year Elena Rosell debuted in the world thanks to the Moto2 Jorge "Aspar" Martinez, a disastrous "first" in Assen, but also a dignified participation in Aragon and Valencia GP as a wild card, so as to close in 25th position, the home race at the Autodromo Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia able at times to put on display showed the potential for fast acceleration in the recent past in the CEV Extreme Stock (5 th overall and among the victorious drivers 'private' at Albacete). Now Elena, even if there is no official confirmation, it suggests a commitment to full-time in the World "middle class" with the QMMF Racing Team, the team of Qatar motorcycle federation has decided to focus on her for the 2012 season. Pending final agreement, the 25 year-old motorcyclist Valencia explained their contractual situation in an interview with self-produced by the press office, which is given here.
You'll ride in the World Moto2 next season?
" I can confirm that there are good chances, but nothing is sure at the moment. We are talking with the Federation of Qatar that Motorcycling is pointing very feminine, but at the moment we are only in talks. They showed a great interest in reaching an agreement, a solution for me would be really fantastic, a dream, but it's still to early to make sure the signature on the contract. I prefer to be cautious .. at least not on the track! And 'right to announce the agreement until everything is defined in detail, there is still a long way before you realize this dream: now nothing is certain yet. "
There are riders in the world: you'd be the only thanks to the Federation of Qatar ...
" Many may be surprised by this news, but I do not. The QMMF is investing a lot of women in motorcycling, have recently run at 8 hours World Endurance Championship in Doha in an all-female crew consisting of Nina Prinz, Paola Cazzola and Nikolett Kovacs. They figured well, there are three very good drivers. The QMMF has a great view of the sport and are happy too feminine towards me: they have very much enjoyed that I got 25 th place in Jerez, I'm really proud of this fact. "
Considering that you are near agreement to race in the world, you can define the partnership ended with the Aspar team?
" No. Jorge (Aspar) always has the first word on everything. His team is already fully booked for the two world champions such as Elias and Terol. Obviously it was not possible to run with them, but are always in contact with Jorge. I am very grateful to him, he put his trust in me and even though she did not go well at Assen has given me another chance. I believe in Aragon, but especially in Valencia, we were able to win this bet. I'm still a Aspar team rider: if you ever run with QMMF, I'll do more with the help of Jorge. "
Do you feel ready to race in the world?
" I think I still need to travel many miles on the track. I think I have the potential to do well, I just need time to learn. In a year in the CEV Extreme Stock I went from 30th to 5th place in the race, difficult debut in the World from the Assen I managed to finish 25th in Valencia managed to fight with two vice-champions of the world ... It must be said that I was able to Valencia to get a good result in favorable conditions: I ran home track I know well, more on a wet track, I prefer the weather in particular. This shows that the performance in Assen was not realistic, but at the same time I know that in 2012 the world will be very hard ... There are 32 riders on the grid level, I will ride with less experience than other drivers. We have to work step by step and point to a long term project. "
If you do not realize the program in the world, will return in the CEV?
" Yes, I would not be a last resort. In the CEV level is very high, running again in this category would allow me to learn more. Clearly for me to run another year in the CEV would be the best solution for my career, but the train passes for the championship once and you can not miss it: I am willing to work hard and suffer to realize this dream. "
Finally Elena responded indirectly to various criticisms and / or inappropriate comments on the fact that he earned this opportunity in the World Championship as a woman ... " It was not easy to get to certain levels. At first I did not have a competitive bike, simply because they lacked money. Until last year I ran virtually without a team, was not the greatest of life. I won a race in the CEV between individuals, I finished fifth in the CEV aassoluta Stock Extreme, won the European title, and I finished 25th in front of two vice-world champions in the World Moto2 in Valencia. By chance I should feel guilty because I'm a woman? I am a pilot point. If it was just a speech of marketing in the world every year there would be at least one girl at the start, yet not so ... "
source: bikeracing.it
