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‘Son of’ thrown to the lions in Moto2 as a 16-year-old
AMSTERDAM – They strive for sky-high ambitions, but their expectations have been kept low for the time being. With that perspective in mind, father and son Van den Goorbergh will start a new chapter this weekend in their united collaboration to reach the highest level in motorsport. The 16-year-old son Zonta, who according to his father “has an exceptional talent”, moves up to the world championship and makes his debut in the super-fast Moto2 class in the season opening in Qatar. Moreover, as the youngest participant in the middle class. “He will be thrown to the lions”, provides mentor Jurgen, who has put his soul and salvation into the years of guidance of his son.