As Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Viñales begin their final countdown with Aprilia, this weekend's Assen TT marks a key milestone in their final races on the RS-GP. Between an announced retirement for Espargaró and an official transfer from Viñales to KTM, the two riders are preparing to say goodbye to the Italian team.
After a three-week break, Aleix Espargaró says he is ready to return to the track for the Dutch Grand Prix. I will espargaro arrive at Assen with high ambitions, on a circuit where he took third place last year and holds the fastest lap in the race with a time of 1'32.500 in 2022. " Assen is a circuit that I really like and where I have obtained good results, »Comments I will espargaro, who will retire at the end of this season. “ The weather will be fundamental because it changes often. During these weeks of break, I took the opportunity to train a lot and I am ready to try to fight for the podium."
For his part, after the difficulties encountered at Mugello, Maverick Vinales is also ready to do battle on the Dutch track. The Spaniard, who won his first podium with Aprilia in 2022, continues its quest for first places.
Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Viñales will be keen to leave Aprilia on a good note
« It's a track that I love, the Assen track is spectacular and it's a great pleasure to race there, " said Casa Particular in Viñales. " We will try to do our best, I am sure we can do a great job. I'm ready to close the Dutch Grand Prix with a good performance."
The Assen TT, with its unique blend of fast and technical corners, promises to be a real test for both riders MotoGP. The performance ofI will espargaro et Casa Particular in Viñales this weekend will be closely scrutinized, because they will mark a new stage in their respective journeys. For I will espargaro, it will be one of the last opportunities to shine before bowing out, while Casa Particular in Viñales will look to leave on a positive note before joining KTM.
