The dominant victory secured by David Almansa at the Lusail International Circuit during the Qatar Grand Prix not only solidified his stellar season but also served as a calculated stepping stone for his upcoming career chapter. The talented Spanish rider opened up about how his relentless work ethic throughout the year has been entirely geared toward preparing himself for the intense demands of stepping up to the intermediate class.
In an exclusive debrief shared via collaborator Manuel Pecino, the race winner emphasized that his approach goes far beyond simply collecting trophies on race Sundays. He deliberately pushes his limits in every single practice session and race simulation to master the race pace and single-lap speed required to hit the ground running when he transitions to the new category.
"I am doing this in every race of the year because I know it is very important for next year. I work in every race because, looking ahead to Moto2, it is very important to try to set fast laps both in the race and during practice," Almansa explained regarding his meticulous mental and physical preparation.
The weekend in Qatar, however, was far from a walk in the park for the Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP squad. Almansa candidly admitted that the team walked into the paddock on Friday morning carrying several question marks regarding machine setup. Thanks to a collaborative effort in the garage, they managed to unlock a sweet spot perfectly suited for Lusail's sweeping high-speed corners.
"I am working on it in every race and this victory is very important for me because, when we arrived here on Friday morning, we tried to do it, but we had some doubts. Afterward, we found a very good setup for the fast corners and we achieved it. That is very important for me and the team because we work very well. The team is incredible," he added with immense gratitude toward his crew.
A major cornerstone of his masterclass performance was the immaculate preservation of the front tyre, a tactical discipline meticulously practiced during preceding free practice runs. This foresight allowed him to dictate terms at the front without destroying his equipment over race distance.
"During the race, I tried to manage the front tyre very well because in free practice, we also practiced this and we are very happy. We have made a perfect race and we are very happy for that," noted the rider who successfully secured the runner-up spot in the final 2026 championship standings.
Asked if he knew beforehand that he possessed the raw pace to break away from the chasing pack, Almansa confirmed that his confidence stemmed from a clear-eyed assessment of his race trim. He executed his escape plan flawlessly while maintaining composure to protect his rubber. "Yes, I knew the rhythm I needed to break the group. I started the race and tried to manage the situation, but riding very comfortably so as not to punish the front tyre. I am very happy for this and thanks to everyone," he concluded, echoing the festive mood alongside fellow podium finisher Adrian Fernandez.
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