MotoGP Aleix Espargaró: “I will reveal something that no one knows”

Aleix Espargaró is preparing for a 2022 season which must be the best in Aprilia's MotoGP history. The last campaign was punctuated by the first podium in the history of RS-GP in the category with the Spanish veteran as valiant captain. The latter even recruited by bringing into the box of a factory in Noale, who will present this year under his colors alone, a Maverick Viñales with talent as recognized as his character is feared. But this last aspect does not frighten Aleix who knows the character well. This is not the first time that he has shared the same cubicle, nor even the first that they have considered a joint project. The proof…

Aleix Espargaró let himself go into confidence about speedweek by revealing a unique moment in his career where he shares the space of a box for the second time with Maverick Vinales. He says thus: “ I'm going to reveal something that no one knows: when I rode for Suzuki with Maverick Viñales, in their first year after their return to MotoGP, Maverick and I pushed the factory very hard to do the Suzuka 8 Hours while driving a Suzuki ».

An idea that went far… “ We started preparing a GSX-RR 1000 and she was almost ready. However, there were some problems with the development of the bike, which is why we did not participate ". So the blow didn't go far. And it seems to remain a regret: “ my brother won a Moto2 title but he explained to me how beautiful the Suzuka 8 Hours were and he counts them among his greatest victories. The atmosphere there is incredible. Who knows what the future holds », ends the eldest I will espargaro, aged 32, who leaves a door open. If with Casa Particular in Viñales, it still remains possible, doing it with an Aprilia is unthinkable.

Aleix Espargaró: “ we started preparing a GSX-RR 1000 and it was almost ready« 

By the way, does this idea of ​​going to do Endurance while listening to his younger brother who achieved success in Japan on a Yamaha R1 give Aleix ideas of going and discovering other territories? After all, Petrucci went to the Dakar, with some success. So why not, for example a TT ? The Spaniard replies: “ I respect the drivers who do it, but I think that it's too dangerous. You hear about falls and people getting fatally injured, so I don't like that. But I know it's a great place. I'm friends with Cal Crutchlow and he always tells me how awesome the TT is. Not just the race, but also the atmosphere of these weeks. But I'm very worried when I see them running there ».

By the way,  Aleix Espargaró showed that he had real potential as a cyclist by revealing his abilities last weekend by participating in the Challenge de la Plana 2022. Among professional cyclists, the pilot Aprilia took part in the third stage of the event, consisting of 71 kilometers in mountainous terrain, including a total elevation gain of 1 meters. Despite the tough competition, the Spaniard was involved in the fight for victory until the end of the stage, finally securing a very respectable fourth place.