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Twenty-two-year-old Alfredo Gomez - Montesa was far from impressed with his performance at the opening round in Strasbourg, France last Friday, as he made his debut as a permanent rider in the 2012 FIM X-Trial World Championship. A poor showing during qualification saw the young Spanish rider finish last and brought his evening to an early end.
Having arrived in Geneva, Switzerland ahead of tonight's second round event Gomez was more positive about his chances this time out. "I was not happy with what happened in Strasbourg, and I need to do better this evening. Last week I made a bad mistake in the first section and from that point I became very nervous."
"Tonight I want to make sure I can pass the qualification and make it to the semi-final, that is my first goal. After that I can be happy with my result."
Alfredo has spent the last week skiing in Austria and looked relaxed as the riders inspected the hazards ready for tonight's competition.
Gomez won the FIM Youth Trial World Championship back in 2007 and added to this when he won the FIM Junior Trial World Championship last season.
Alfredo wrapped up his 2011 title with one counting day to spare, which allowed him to move up to the World Pro class for the final day of the French Grand Prix. His impact at the highest level was instant with an incredible seventh place finish at his first attempt. It is this kind of form that he hopes to repeat during the 2012 FIM X-Trial World Championship.
