Bendsneyder’s emotional tribute to grandfather after securing unique podium finish in Texas
Netherlands-born Bo Bendsneyder has won a unique third position on the podium at the weekend’s Moto3 match at Circuit of The Americas, Texas, USA. He secured this historical place by showcasing outstanding expertise in keeping calm and hydrated during the challenging, dusty and scorching sessions of the race.
The background and the race
Bendsneyder, whose family very eagerly engages with motor racing, had his eyes set on podium finish after an ordinary start to the season. Rònan, Bendsneyder’s grandfather and a mentor figure, is known to have played an integral part in his success in the sport. Although Rònan couldn’t attend the event because of health reasons, his influence was visible when Bo dedicated the achievement to him in a post-match interview.
The Vital connection
The connection between Bo and Rònan goes deep. Rònan- who has interests in the engineering and technical aspects of motor racing- provided Bo’s first-ever bike when he was just four years old. He has been a constant supporter to Bo since then; visiting him in the hospital during his recovery from enormous injuries he sustained during a crash in 2015. Bo’s mother, who works in the sports industry herself, managed to drive Rònan’s vintage car all the way from the Netherlands to the USA, and Bo believes Rònan’s car has endured the race with him.
The emotions
In the post-match interviews, the 22-year old seemed elated and emotional when he was asked to mention any contributory factor. Bo spoke about his grandfather and said, “This podium is for my grandfather Rònan. He wasn’t here, but he deserved to be.” This comment becomes more emotive when we realize that Rònan has been in intensive care since an issue with his heart.
The Future
In the meantime, the young Dutchman, who is contracted to the Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team, is regaining the lost ground from last season and proving to be a strong contender for this year’s Moto3 Championship race. It’s incredibly heart-warming to see the relationship between Bo and his grandfather and sit tight for the next adventures of the young racer.
The Summary
In conclusion, Bo Bendsneyder’s recent podium finish at COTA is much more than a successful feat. It symbolizes the triumph against significant ailments, represents the potential, and socializes the deep relationship between Bo and his mentor-father-figure, Rònan. As an ardent fan, this heart-warming story inspires me to keep achieving greatness, even when the odds are against me. #BoBendsneyder #Motogp #Rònan #Familybonding #NEWS