10 Things I Love...Gabriel Marcelli
The young Repsol Honda HRC rider opens up about his passion for not only two wheels, but four.
Mechanics
I’m passionate about cars and everything related to mechanics. I spend a large part of my free time working on cars, watching videos on YouTube about it, and researching ways to improve my skills.
Gym
The gym is part of my daily training. It helps me stay in shape, improve my trial riding, and prevent injuries. Besides that, I really enjoy it and dedicate a lot of time to it, it’s part of my daily routine.
Cars
As I mentioned before, mechanics and cars are one of my biggest passions. I have several projects with second-hand cars that I rebuild from scratch. I really enjoy working on them in my free time, I learn a lot, and I also love everything related to drifting. I’ve attended races and even driven on circuits, which I really enjoy and am good at.
Sim Racing
Related to the above, I really enjoy car simulators. I have one at home that I use to practice drifting. I don’t get to use it as much as I’d like because of the competition schedule, but whenever I have free time, I take the chance to play.
Motorbikes
Besides trial riding, which is my passion, I like other motorbike competitions. I follow motocross and supercross closely, as I started riding in those disciplines. I also enjoy watching MotoGP and always keep up to date with the latest news.
Teaching
I discovered not long ago that I enjoy teaching. I’ve done some trial courses for kids and girls, and I realized that I’m good at it and enjoy it. I love helping young riders develop their skills in trial.
Driving
Related to my passion for cars, I really enjoy driving. I don’t mind long trips; in fact, when I go home to Galicia, I drive, which is about eight hours, and I really enjoy it—it gives me time to reflect.
Listening to music
I like listening to music both in the car and at the gym. I enjoy current artists, especially in trap and reggaeton.
Psychology
As a professional athlete, I know how important it is to have a calm mind to achieve great results. That’s why in recent years I’ve become very interested in psychology, especially sports psychology.
Socialising
I’m a person who enjoys being with others, though I also value my alone time. I like talking, making plans, and generally connecting with people.
