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“In February, there were no bikes in the Championship. I didn’t think I’d ride.”
Dani Muñoz (Dos Hermanas, 2006) at 19 years old has lived something many pilots have not experienced throughout the season a few months later. After exhausting his motorcycle at the beginning of the year, the young Andalucian was able to reinvent himself and get every opportunity to get his hands on. His age’s talent, determination and inappropriate maturity have made the “tiger” integrated as one of the great promises of Spanish motorcycles.
Congratulations, often on weekends in Barcelona. Except for FP2, always in the top 9, and above, the podium of the race.
It was a dream prize. From the first moment I was very well understood with teams and motorcycles. As soon as they start training, it’s a shame that they fall on FP2. The rest was a very good weekend. I’m very happy.
Which or what is the most special congratulations?
They didn’t send that many messages in my life (he laughs). I have received many celebrations from many people, but the most special ones are the closest ones. Family, friends…they are always there, especially in sensitive moments. When a good time comes, they are with the person they want to share it most.
You like the circuit in Barcelona Catalña, or at least that’s good for you. Last year, at the second Grand Prix at the World Cup, you embroidered it. Unfortunately, don’t put gold brooches in the lace.
truth. Plus, it’s always a good circuit for me. Last year, I was lucky enough to be able to compete in the World Cup just a week after running through Europe with FIM. This time it was different. This is because I haven’t been taking motorcycles at Montmelo since last year. Like all pilots, go. However, I was able to demonstrate the level from the start.
This weekend, we coincided with the best results of the Andalusian pilots of Moto2. Until now, it has been in the hands of Marcos Ramirez. He was third in two times.
I didn’t know.
At the beginning of 2025, there were no bikes in the Championship.
It was everywhere in February. In March, we looked into the options for the SBK -Spanish Championship and the European FIM Junior Grand Prix. I thought it wouldn’t actually be done. It’s a dream to be able to say that he won the podium this year in the World Cup with the KTM team.
Anytime, despite your youth, do you leave it through your head?
For me, it’s impossible to leave this world. I carry my bike in my blood. Get about it, maybe it won’t touch me, there’s no place for me, or should I just take it like a hobby? At one point I thought about it. Ultimately, your own doubts. Even if you don’t want to, there are times when you always wonder if it’s worth going ups and downs. But in the end, you will be rewarded without stopping from working and claiming.
“What I did in Barcelona is a flash and I’m not integrated anywhere to say I’ve already arrived, but this helps me to continue to believe and train.”
Who did you support at those moments?
I have always had someone I can trust beside me: Jorge Arroyo. He comes from two sisters I live in. Also, of course, my family and my friends. My people are always confident and trusting in me, always encourage me, and not allowing you to leave this world. But Jorge Arroyo was the one who helped me the most notably not to throw in towels. Whenever I was in a low period, it supported me morally and financially. What I did in Barcelona is a flash and I’m not integrated anywhere to say I’ve already arrived, but this helps me to continue training.
You are right, but in this world it is often said that you did in your last career. Barcelona should be a great energy shoot for you.
Now I’m far more worth it than three days ago lol. If I can’t get good results this weekend at Misano, or for the next few months, I can even forget what happened at Mont Melo. This is this world.
From what you say, you will be in Misano.
Yes, certainly, because DenizÖncü is not yet. From then on, the team will teach me my career from my career.
Do you work with or do you work with a sports psychologist?
No, for now. I have a good atmosphere at home, good family and good friends. All of them help me continue to center. There are some bad moments and it’s not bad to get expert help, so I’ve come to take into consideration. But for now, I’m not working with a psychologist.

Please tell me that it’s your year as you are in three different championships.
This year, I didn’t actually play pre-season motorcycles because I didn’t have a team. I practically did not train anything on the bike. Now I don’t get off it between the World Cup Europe and exchange races. This helps us evolve as a pilot. At the Spanish Championships, we will go forward with Kawasaki in the FIM and with Karex in the World Cup. It displays a lot. Furthermore, it is important to remember that they are different engineers and mechanisms, different environments… No, it’s not easy.
When you face the weekend of replacing a team starting your team, you know your goal is to do the best possible thing to create new opportunities. What does the team require? Will you bring the result, or simply the whole bike into the box?
The team I currently have taught me a lot and has helped me a lot in evolving as a pilot. They always tell you that your goals enjoy watching the checkered flag.
There is a lot to talk about the Murcian generation, but Andalucians are very strong. In addition to Jose Antonio Ruda, David Munoz and you, Alejandra Fernandez, Giulio Garcia, Pepe Osna and more.
We know once in a lifetime. We always run together in the lower categories.
“On the bike I train a bit, I do other things like strength, physical, bike etc… Moto is a very difficult discipline to maintain financially.”
What is your training method? Motorcycles don’t have a system that is marked as much as other sports.
In my case, motorcycles are a very difficult discipline to maintain financially, so I get more physical than motorcycles. I train a bit on the bike, but I do other things like strength, physical, bike etc… Fortunately, I take many motorcycles in championships that I enjoy taking and enjoying many races. But outside of the race it’s complicated. When I train on a motorcycle, I usually go to the cart circuit at Sanlucal de Barrameda, along with the MKV Racing School.
What do you expect for the rest of 2025?
Keep studying and try your best to win the World Cup next year.
Who is your pilot or your reference pilot and why?
Dani Pedrosa, a very wonderful corridor in the maze. Furthermore, he finds that he is a very noble man.
Have you ever matched him? Maybe it’s a bit easier now to be at KTM.
We met each other in Barcelona and for the first time I told him.

Why 17 in the World Cup?
There is no special explanation. I was always taking the seven by James Stewart Jr. There was a year when I couldn’t use it, so I wore a 17.
Do you have a nickname for your name or war name?
The tiger logo always comes with me.
We don’t steal time anymore. Good luck with Misano and the rest of the year. Hopefully, by 2026 you will have that place of hope at the World Cup.
Thank you very much.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
I am a writer at Sportish, where I mainly cover sports news. I’ve also written for The Guardian and ESPN Brasil, and my work has been featured on NBC Sports, SI.com and more. Before working in journalism, I was an athlete: I played football for Colgate University and competed in the US Open Cross Country Championships.
Motorsports
Legendary rally champion reacted to Ferrari’s decision regarding his son
Carlos Sainz Sr., father of Carlos Sainz and two-time world rally champion, has commented on Ferrari’s decision to replace his son with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Sainz was left without a seat at Ferrari last year and later joined Williams. In 2025, the Spaniard outperformed Hamilton and achieved two podiums, while the Briton had none.
Carlos Sainz Sr. emphasized that neither he nor his son criticized Hamilton:
“It’s not our problem, it’s not Carlos’ problem. Ferrari was close to winning the constructors’ championship in 2024, but this year the team has faced difficulties. My advice, and Carlos agrees, is to focus on your work. The world is already too complex to worry about everyone. Let people draw their own conclusions,” he said.
At the same time, Sainz Sr. believes that his son can become a world champion:
“I have a lot of confidence in him and I want to believe that it is possible. I am his father and I have seen how talented he is. If he is in the right place at the right time, he can really achieve this. Everything has to match perfectly. He works and fights for it,” he added.
The rally champion also noted that success depends on the car and the team:
“Unfortunately, I don’t have a crystal ball to know how teams are preparing for radical changes in F1. It all depends on the engine and the chassis. It would be good for Williams to produce a competitive car and fight for the podium. Now they can be at the bottom, middle or top of the table and under the new rules the stronger teams have more resources.”
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
Motorsports
The 5 richest Formula 1 pilots. Schumacher is beyond competition
Formula 1 pilots’ salaries have long been record-breaking, and the championship’s leading stars regularly appear on the list of the world’s highest-paid athletes.
The current F1 squad is one of the richest in the history of the series, which is directly linked to the sharp increase in the championship’s global popularity in recent years.
But large contracts account for only a fraction of total revenue. Advertising deals, bonuses, business ventures and investments have allowed individual pilots to amass fortunes that far exceed the earnings of most of their peers. According to Racing News 365, it was these Formula 1 drivers who managed to build the largest financial empires in the history of the championship, leaving others far behind.
The richest F1 drivers in history
1) Michael Schumacher – $790 million
2) Lewis Hamilton – $304 million
3) Fernando Alonso – $264 million
4) Kimi Raikkonen – $254 million
5) Niki Lauda – $203 million
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
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Mercedes leader challenges Verstappen: “He’s the one I want to fight with”
Mercedes driver George Russell says he is ready to prove his ability to challenge for the Formula 1 championship and is not afraid to confront Max Verstappen directly.
The Briton had been driving for Mercedes for four seasons but joined the Brackley team just as it lost its leading position. During this time, Russell achieved five Grand Prix victories but had to watch Verstappen and Lando Norris win the titles.
On the eve of major regulatory changes in 2026, many experts see Mercedes as one of the favorites of the new technical cycle. Russell hopes this will be his chance to consistently compete at the top.
“I’m confident I can compete with the best. Max is the gold standard right now,” said Russell.
I would like to fight him head on. “This is the only pilot next to whom you can really test your level.”
After Lewis Hamilton moved to Ferrari, Russell established himself as the leader of Mercedes. The 27-year-old compares his situation to the career of Michael Schumacher, who won his first championship after working for Ferrari for five years.
“You either fight for the championship or you don’t. Nobody dreams of fighting for second place. I’m ready to take my chances and I understand that patience is required,” concluded Russell.
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
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