20 QUESTIONS
Ahead of his home Grand Prix , we put a series of personal questions to MotoGP™ rookie superstar Raul Fernandez
1 How would you describe yourself as a person ? Passionate , ambitious , organised , a leader , hardworking , disciplined , positive and caring .
2 Before becoming a rider , what did you study and what did you want to be ? I did no studies . I wanted to be an astronaut .
3 If you couldn ’ t be a rider , what would you study / work ? I would be an engineer .
4 What is the best memory you have from your childhood ? When I was with my family taking holidays on a boat .
5 Do your family or friends have a nickname for you ? If so , what is it ? Yes , they call me Perico .
6 What is your lucky number ? Why ? Number 3 , because my first laps when I was a kid were with the number 3 .
7 Do you think the world would be a better place if ... If only there were no self-centered people .
8 Your greatest virtue and your greatest flaw . The greatest virtue is to have a good relationship with my family . The flaw is that I don ’ t like to lose .
9 What quality do you appreciate most in a person ? Honesty , transparency , empathy , optimism , sincerity and humour .
10 Do you have pets ? How many and what are their names ? I have a rabbit , named Hulio .
11 Do you have any hobbies ? And what new hobby would you like to start ? Yes , my hobbies are cycling and motocross . I would like to start playing paddle .
12 What hidden talents do you have ? None !
13 What superstitions do you have ? Too many , like putting on the right glove first and then the left .
14 Do you collect anything ? I don ’ t collect anything !
15 How many languages do you speak ? English , Italian , Spanish and French .
16 What language would you like to learn ? German and I ’ d like to improve my French .
17 Do you have any fear / phobia ? I don ’ t have any !
18 Do you have any dreams that you want to fulfill ? Yes . I want to win the MotoGP™ World Championship .
19 Do you prefer to cook or be cooked for ? Both !
20 What is your culinary specialty ? Carbonara pasta .
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