get by with the language . In some areas it would make me feel more bonded with the team . But overall , it ’ s good .” For 2021 , Roberts decided to relocate to Aljezur in the south of Portugal while racing in Europe . Before he had lived alone in Barcelona . Then through 2020 ’ s crazy , compact Covid-hit schedule he had no base to speak of . Surrounding himself with a small group of people has given him a more stable environment , which in turn helps him on track . “ I wasn ’ t really living anywhere , man . I was just floating around like the wind never settling anywhere . With the schedule last year it didn ’ t make sense to settle somewhere because I was only there for a week . I ’ m not going to spend money on a place when I ’ m never there . I tended to stay with friends . Like I went and stayed with ( former Moto2™ rider ) Edgar Pons in Galicia last year . I ’ m doing it a bit different this year . I ’ ve been living in Portugal with Robertino ( Pietri – Italtrans Team Manager ). Even there , I ’ m not there that much . Portugal ’ s cool .” The past few races have been a slog . But the chance to race at his first home GP since 2019 should put Roberts ’ season back on course .
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