The KTM official Pol Espargaro takes stock of his career since the start of this season and, by studying his progress, he has every reason to say that he made the right choice. Of course, there is still a long way to go, but the distance covered has been covered quite quickly. The RC16 is making great strides. And if she doesn't weaken, she will be there, among the first leading group, during the second half that awaits us.
The last part of this undecided championship will begin in Brno, from the tests on August 4. After the first nine rounds, Pol Espargaro claims an eleventh place as best result under a checkered flag. But according to Aleix’s brother, the top 10 is a completely legitimate ambition: “ if we continue at our pace of development, the situation will radically change and we will be able to be contenders for the top 10 well before the last Grand Prix in Valencia ».
« The bike has changed a lot, it's not just a visual impression. The way it is piloted has also evolved. We can now score regular points and finish at the top of the second group. We must continue our progress. Our weak point is that this bike is very physically demanding, much more than a Yamaha for example. But that’s how it is, and we adapt. Every time I go out on the track, I learn something. It's a compromise between the rider and the bike because we depend on each other. ».
Pol Espargaro has as a teammate Bradley Smith while on occasion the test pilot Mika Kallio comes as reinforcement. KTM is also the only brand that officially claims a presence in all three Grand Prix categories.
