The Barcelona-Catalonia circuit remains a place dear to Aleix Espargaró's heart, the scene of his resounding triumphs in the 2023 Catalan Grand Prix. Last year, not only did Espargaró dominate the Sprint race, but he also won the long race, completing a historic double for Aprilia with Maverick Viñales taking second place.
This week-end, I will espargaro will be back in the saddle on the RS-GP 24, ready to face the Catalan circuit that resonates so strongly with its past successes. Charged with enthusiasm and determination, the pilot Aprilia is ready to take on the challenge once again.
“Barcelona is a circuit that I love, it’s where I feel at home,” confides Aleix Espargaró. " This track perfectly matches my driving style with its fast turns and its lack of slow sections. This is a track where our machine excels ».
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He adds : " of course, last year was exceptional, probably the best weekend of my sporting life. Repeating such a feat will be a challenge, but we are here to push as much as possible and aim for victory »
The pilot Aprilia is aware of the high expectations but remains focused on the main objective: to excel and why not, to relive the dream of the previous year. With high morale and a competitive machine, I will espargaro and his team Aprilia approach this race weekend MotoGP with a mixture of confidence and caution, determined to make the Catalan stands vibrate again.