Aprilia made you wait Aleix Espargaró which is its spearhead for the RS-GP project by only unveiling its new engine for the 2018 MotoGP season at the first Grand Prix of the calendar, at Qatar. All for a disappointing result, marked by a strong tendency towards excessive fuel consumption, stigmatized by electronics which constantly reminded its driver, forced to drastically reduce the pace. For a pitiful result. A disillusionment that the brother of an official Pol at KTM has difficulty swallowing. To the point that he sets conditions for Noale to renew his contract.
Car Aleix Espargaró is one of those who potentially populate the transfer market. Coming from a Suzuki factory which did nothing to retain him, the Spaniard knows that he is at a stage in his career where he cannot waste any more time. He therefore needs assurances from Aprilia to continue: “ I know I'm not Valentino Rossi, but I have some skills to develop a motorcycle » explains the teammate Scott Redding on Motorsport. " I'm not the one who will win the championship either, but I work harder than anyone and I need that to be recognized ».
« I would like to continue with Aprilia except that at the moment, we are far from the mark. Now, I'm not 22 anymore and I can't wait forever. I think I'm at the best moment of my career, I want to fight for podiums, but I need the bike for that ". Which is not the case.
Now, apart from Aprilia, who can be interested in Aleix Espargaró ? Likewise, with the rumor of a Gresini interested in a Suzuki satellite project, nothing says that the RS-GP will still have a refuge for 2019. We will therefore have to redouble our efforts in Noale to even keep its rank among the elite...
