Victory to remember in the world of motorcycling with Aleix Espargaró and Aprilia as protagonists. The rider from Granollers managed to comply with the always difficult forecast generated around the paddock and is placed leader of the general classification with what has been his first victory as a World Cup rider after 19 years of experience.
“It’s taken me a long time to get here. It’s my 200th Grand Prix in MotoGP, I was under a lot of pressure, everyone was expecting my ‘great pace’ and they said I was going to win”, commented Aleix very relieved. “It hasn’t been easy because I haven’t had grip, I don’t know if it has been on the asphalt… The setting has not been the best but I have been the strongest of the last 4 laps, which is what counts in the end“, he added with tears in his eyes. We are leaders of the World, I dedicate it to all of Noale…
The Catalan rider, who celebrated in style with his entire team in the parc fermé, acknowledged that he did not believe what he had achieved “It was such a good weekend I didn’t know what would end up happening. But I have managed to use the engine brake well and get better than Jorge in the last few laps,” said Aleix.
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“Yesterday in bed I thought about enjoying myself and being calm, because I already made history yesterday. In the end, I ended up suffering a lot, but I want to dedicate this victory to my parents because they already have two winners in MotoGP. It goes to them. It has been very difficult. I had a turning point two years ago and, really, it’s all thanks to my wife. I had more than 20 falls, I was 18th and it hurt me. But I held on. I have never thrown in the towel, I have always insisted and I have always worked. I am very happy to have achieved what we have already achieved in three races, commented Aleix very excited.
Regarding Aprilia’s situation in the qualifying table, Aleix touches his feet on the ground but he is clear about it”. We have won a race and we are leaders. Why is it not possible to be world champion? It is on its own merits and we are going to be there, that is how it is. I would like to work more, but we already work a lot, “she added with a laugh. “I am the happiest person in the world”.