Suzuki Factory rider Jeremy Seewer is a very sensible young man. Very controlled in his character, relaxed, and enjoying life more than most. His victory last weekend in Germany showed that he is not getting stressed about the 37-point lead by red plate owner, Pauls Jonass, and instead is concentrating on his own performances.
In Germany, his 1-4 results was enough to give him victory and while the disappointment of zero points in moto two in Latvia still hang over him, he isn’t showing signs of getting too down. Instead he is smiling and enjoying the life he lives.
David Bulmer—our guy in Germany—caught up with the always friendly youngster and they talked about the past weekend.
Congratulations on today. You must be pretty happy how it all went?
I mean winning a Grand Prix is really nice. It is only my second one and my first in normal conditions [he won in the mud in Indonesia]. Especially with Hunter in second overall, that is great for the whole team. The hard work finally pays off, and still many to go and we are a work in progress. Still shaking a bit from that second moto—from the first lap—where I was lucky. It was just a race incident. I am already looking forward to Ernee. I like that track. It’s a cool place for the spectators, with the big hill on the other side of the valley, let’s say.
You must be happy. You are behind Pauls in the points and you have passed him in the last couple of moto’s. That must feel good?
Yes, that is really good. In Latvia I was the quickest, I just had that second moto that wasn’t planned. Also, these two moto’s I was quicker. The last three moto’s I have been quicker than him, which is really good for me. I know he is going to work hard and he is going to get better and it’s not going to be easy. We just try and stick to the plan and try to get better.
We are not even half way through the season and there is still plenty of racing. Are you looking at the points gap or just taking it moto by moto?
I take it race by race because it’s so long, and you just make yourself crazy if you count every point. Who is behind you, who is in front of you, how many points, if I finish in front of him, or behind—it doesn’t make sense. It will just mess up your head. We have enough pressure anyway with points or not, so I just try to relax and having fun is the most important thing. I enjoyed it so much. The German fans cheered for me, which was awesome. I just want to have fun. It’s about life and not letting the pressure getting to me, but I enjoyed it a lot today. I know I lost some two weeks ago, but I caught some today.
You mention about fun, and you and Hunter seem to enjoy each other’s company. You mentioned it, but how nice was it to have him on the podium.
I think it was the coolest GP ever. I won and he was second. Not joking, two weeks ago before Latvia we talked about making it happen and both being on the podium together. We were talking about it. I knew for him it’s going to be tough, because he didn’t have the results yet. I know he is a really good rider and can make a podium, he just couldn’t make it happen until now. To go 1-2 and like you said, to have him as a teammate is the best thing for me. We have an awesome time. Sometimes we are in our own bubble and having fun like to kids. You know that is important in life. If it’s just having breakfast or lunch or whatever. It’s a cool story actually.
What do you do from here? How do you prepare for Ernee?
Now I try and recover as quickly as possible from this weekend. Enjoy the win a little but go back to Belgium on Monday, and just release the pressure. Do some cycling, eat some ice cream or something, get your head free and then Tuesday we go running and cycling. I do one day on the bike between GPs. Otherwise two days is too tough. Also for the mechanics and everyone else. I also get a good massage, and then Friday we are in Ernee.
And preparing for the future rounds, we a new track in Russia and we go to America—which is a new track for you guys. What do you think going into those races? Are you looking forward those as neutral territory?
It’s always interesting going to a new place. Nobody knows what to expect. I knew I was good in Germany. We will see. I like to change places and sometimes it is good for you and sometimes it isn’t. Russia is a sketchy country, but it’s fun traveling the world. See other stuff. Not many people in my ages get to do it, and get paid to do it. It’s going to be cool, I think.
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