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EPIC! — MotoGP winner hits Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘SIU’ celebration at the finish line

Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘SIU’ celebration is becoming the new classic way of celebrating victories.

Jorge Martín, Spanish motorcycle racer, made headlines on Sunday after winning the Portuguese GP celebrated in the city Portimão, Portugal, extending his lead in first place of the 2024 MotoGP standings. Just another victory for the Spaniard in his amazing season.

Now, knowing he was claiming victory in the Portugal, Martín decided this was the perfect opportunity to honor the most famous Portuguese person in the world at the time of celebrating. 

Jorge Martín hits Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic ‘SIU’ celebration after Portuguese GP win, Jose Mourinho waves flag

The Martinator just won the hearts of millions of Portuguese.

Knowing he was winning the race in the native country of none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, Martín decided to honor the legendary Portuguese by hitting his now iconic celebration for an epic finish. 

At the time of crossing the finish line, Martín took his hands off the motorcycle handles, stood tall and repeatedly hit the Al-Nassr player’s famous celebration. Nothing like celebrating your victory in Portugal than by doing the 'SIU'

Iconic.

Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho was also present in the event, doing the honors of waving the flag for Martín as he claimed victory. The Special One awarded the Spaniard with the trophy.

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A special night for Martín with Portuguese soccer heritage written all over it.

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