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Raul Fernandez details his difficult experiences before his maiden MotoGP win
Australian Grand Prix winner Raul Fernandez revealed his struggle with unhappiness during the beginning of his MotoGP season this year, stating that he couldn’t even wake up with a smile.
Despite missing out on the Moto2 title, Fernandez set a rookie win record, only to find himself facing challenges in MotoGP with KTM in 2022.
After joining the RNF Aprilia team for the 2023 season, Fernandez’s performance saw improvement, culminating in his recent victory at the Australian Grand Prix.
Fernandez recognized the support of his team and family as pivotal during his difficult times, expressing his initial thoughts of potentially quitting the sport.
His victory at Phillip Island marked a significant milestone, being the 300th grand prix win for Aprilia and making him the third first-time MotoGP winner this year alongside Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer.
