Kathryn

Born in New York to a Puerto Rican mother and an American father of Argentinian origins, he chose the number 12 so he would always have the Washington Heights’ community district and his origins in his mind. Jacob races under the USA flag for similar reasons, ironically representing the only one of his nationalities that has ever really made him feel at home. His personal payback to everyone who thought he wouldn’t achieve anything in life? A mind set on becoming the next American MotoGP champion after nearly twenty years. So far?  For the moment he is third in the championship, just after the Marquéz brothers.

With impressive results to back him up, Jacob doesn’t make a habit of listening to most people. The only exceptions to it being his sister, Julie, and his girlfriend, Rea. Up to this point the two of them are the only ones who can keep up with his short temper and whose opinions he values.  Julieta Wytte, Julie for family and friends, has been his constant support and pain in the ass practically since she was born. But Jacob would never have guessed that working out and running together as teens would end up with her being his personal trainer and pushing him harder than anyone else ever did.

Then there’s Rea, an occasional presence in the MotoGP paddock for as long as he had been in the sport. To say she found her infuriating at first is an understatement. How could she dare to give him advice on how to drive his own bike? Well, turns out she was right (no, he will never admit it). A few arguments about suspension, nights sneaking into each other's hotel rooms, and a pink press slander later; he claims that she is the best thing that has ever happened to him. So yeah, Jacob may be too loud and reckless, but at least he surrounds himself with the right people to bring the best out of him.

Some songs in his playlist:

Remember the Name by Ed Sheeran, Eminem, and 50 Cent

LA MuDANZA by Bad Bunny

Half a person by The Smiths

Profugos by Soda Stereo

Born in the U.S.A by Brunce Springteen