RiderTua.com – Miguel Oliveira has experienced everything that can be experienced in the life of a rider on the Algarve Portimao circuit. As ‘Local Hero’, in 2020, while still with KTM he shot from pole position and achieved an unrivaled victory at his home race. But in 2023, when he first rode the Aprilia RS-GP, the 28 year old rider was also on track to climb the podium, but was knocked out of the race due to an incident with Marc Marquez…
Likewise, when appearing in the opening race of the 2024 season in Qatar, Oliveira appeared disappointing. Finishing in 15th position, the rider from Portugal was only able to score 1 point for the new Trackhouse team.
Miguel Oliveira : Target Top 10 in Home Race
Before his home race this weekend, Miguel Oliveira was realistic and optimistic. “This is a special event, no doubt. But the current conditions are very different to the past. In general, I have a good feeling. But it would be a ‘jumawa’ to come here, after mediocre results in Lusail and just talking about winning.”
Miguel knows what he can do, so he doesn’t want to set limits for himself, and he doesn’t want to put any special pressure on himself either. Everything is possible, but in reality everything is very strict. The top 12 riders are within 1 second. This also makes qualifying sessions very complex. Initially his target was the top 10. And we will see it in the races on Saturday and Sunday, explained Raul Fernandez‘s teammate.
Regarding the collaboration with the new Trackhouse team, MO#88 added, “We are definitely taking steps forward in all areas. We still have a little experience in teamwork and also with the 2024 bike. But together we are moving in a good direction.”
