If the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team can no longer really count on Bradley Smith (18th in the world ranking!) to make its colors shine, it is quite different with regard to Pol Espargaro who is still in the peloton fighting for 6th place in the world championship.
The main competitors of the Granollers driver are therefore called Andrea Dovizioso, Andrea Iannone and Cal Crutchlow, and each point possibly gained from one of them would allow the number 44 to get closer to this very good position that he has had for a long time. busy.
The fight will be even tougher with Cal Crutchlow, very lively since using a new Honda chassis and who has a 4-point lead in the private drivers' standings, while watching Hector Barbera, only 8 points behind...
Hervé Poncharal, however, took into account the injury of his Catalan pilot when assigning him his objectives.
Hervé Poncharal: “We are now heading to Aragon, which is a track we all love to race on. The facilities are the best, the circuit layout is really interesting and it really tests MotoGP riders with its vast assortment of fast curves, slow corners, chicanes and long straights. There is always a big crowd on Sunday and they can enjoy all the action, so our aim is to put on a thrilling show for them.
For Pol, there is no doubt that he will be pumped up and aiming for the position of first independent driver at home in his home country. He made it into the Top 10 at Misano, despite still feeling a little pain from his big crash at Silverstone. However, we know he will want more, so we expect him to be in the top eight on Sunday afternoon.
As for Alex, he really did a good job replacing Bradley, and we hope he can use all the knowledge he gained to strengthen his career. Once again, we have given him a goal to finish in the Top 15, but of course he will want to finish the race in a higher position.
It is essential for Pol and the team to conclude Aragon with a good result to obtain reinforced confidence before the series of three Overseas GPs. Also, the championship is entering its final stages and every point counts, so we will do everything we can to give the guys what they need to perform at their best on Sunday. “
