The desire to get back on the bike is great, especially if you want to start a new chapter in your career. Dennis Foggia is aware of the man who after leaving the VR46 Riders Academy and the Sky team joined the Leopard team, who only got a foretaste of his future at the first race in Qatar. “I made a little mistake with two laps to go – he says – that partially affected my race, so it left a bit of a bitter taste, but it was a transition race for me while” now I am ready to do my best “.
What kind of roster did you find on the Leopard team? Have you noticed any differences to your previous structure?
“I felt at home straight away, the worth of my men is undeniable despite the familiar surroundings, everything it takes to get results is there. The main difference I noticed is the fact that in leopard they treat me like a real rider; When I enter the garage, I am a professional driver. I also liked the Honda straight away; it has a lot to give me. “
How was your approach before the first race? You had to face a lot of changes
“That was positive, I really got into the first race. Of course, I don’t have to draw the full potential of the bike and the team yet, since everything is new, we have to get to know each other normally. “
Take a step back, what didn’t work for you within the Academy and the Sky team?
“In the second season I didn’t feel comfortable in the team, I had goals, but I couldn’t go fast because of some problems and the track confirmed it. We didn’t find a compromise with the Academy, jlike some others, i have decided to go. There was both a technical problem within the team and a human one within the academy, and these factors led me to this decision: The Leopard team had contacted me back in 2018, but I still wanted to believe in the project I was working on was involved, but it didn’t go as I had hoped so I decided to switch. “
Have you had a special bond with an Academy driver?
“No, unfortunately not. Of course we say hello, and the relationships have certainly remained positive. “
Let’s go back to the present, how are you spending these days?
“I keep training to stay on the ball, otherwise we’ll fall asleep (laughs). I try to keep a routine: in the mornings I work out mainly running and cardio to lose a few pounds, in the afternoon I relax and in the evening I play video games. Virtual race? I wouldn’t say no if they asked me to join, I’m ready. “
You have also started a noble fundraiser for your city of Palestrina …
“Exactly, I wanted to try to help my city Taking advantage of my fan club and my visibility: I have gladly made my memorabilia available for a raffle and hope that we can collect as much money as possible. If the paddock passes cannot be used, I will receive the winners at my home for a day (laughs). “
When do you think we can start again? How do you see a mini championship?
“It’s hard to say because the news is different every day, I’m a little pessimistic about the restart but I hope with all my heart that it can succeed. A reduced championship would certainly not be a problem for me I should be more cynical as we have fewer races availableo do it well “.
Let’s stick with the future, if you could steal a skill from three MotoGP riders tomorrow, who would they be? And which qualities would you choose?
“I would steal his mental strength from Valeas he is very strong in this regard, from Marquez I would steal his driving style and in general what he does while on the bike I would steal Lorenzo’s ability to be perfect on one lap and that you can drive at your own pace in the race.