Aleix Espargaró is one of those who, in the MotoGP paddock, has opinions on everything and above all opinions. This year, he will have been inexhaustible on safety in general, on the arrival of Darryn Binder, on the evolution of his Aprilia and he will have worked hard behind the scenes to convert Maverick Viñales to the Aprilia cause. The list is not exhaustive, and even less so since in Valencia, there was one last concern added here…
We weren't bored with it Aleix Espargaró this season. A year where he asserted himself with free speech and clear positions. There was the general question of security highlighted by the three deaths in the race of drivers who were still minors, the announced arrival of Darryn binder, a comment on Marc Marquez's injury, which actually turned out to be more serious than initially announced by Honda. Then there was the evolution of his Aprilia, the tires Michelin and even Dunlop. He also fears that Formula 1 do not destroy the asphalt of the Losail route and the spirit in which Kenan Sofuoglu training his fellow pilots does not please him… Last but not least, he had called for boycott of the degraded Austin track.
End of series ? Nope. Since Valencia, a new concern has emerged. And here it is: “ MotoGP is today one of the most followed sports in the world and much, if not all, of that is thanks to Valentino Rossi ". He adds : " I like to think that Valentino has already left the frame and that we can live without him, even if it will be very difficult. Today we travel the world and 80% of people support it. We distribute the remaining 20% among the 55+ remaining drivers. So it's going to be difficult, but we have a good group of young people. Fabio Quartararo himself is a driver with a lot of following, he likes the show, he is fast, competitive, friendly… ».
Aleix Espargaro: “I am one of the most experienced pilots. I think I have to give my point of view when it is important to do so”
But actually, why Aleix Espargaró does he commit to all subjects in this way? He answers : " it is very important for me. I am one of the most experienced pilots. I think I have to give my point of view when it's important to do so ". An approach that he even considers essential on the issue of security: “ the fatal accidents this year made me very sad. I found this difficult to manage. I think twice about whether or not to continue my career when something like this happens “, he admits.
« If I can help even 0,1% to improve something, then I will too. I know that there are many ideas to limit the consequences of falls », explains the eldest I will espargaro, who is in constant contact with the CEO of Dorna, Carmelo Ezpeleta. “ I told Carmelo I was willing to help. I think there are some very smart people on the team who can help improve the rules. But these people are not MotoGP riders. It's always good to combine both worlds and discuss ideas together to see if they can work », explains the official Aprilia.
« Big improvements have already been made to safety equipment, leather suits and helmets. I am delighted “, declared the Spaniard. “ Le MotoGP must be a model for small classes ". We will remember that the family I will espargaro was able to appreciate the evolution of the equipment during the FP3 in Valencia where Pol was literally catapulted from his Honda, which made Aleix tremble.
