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Aleix Espargaró

Aleix Espargaró was undoubtedly the man of this Saturday, although it was full of emotions. His incredible performance in Q2, a few minutes after one of the most violent crashes seen this season, commanded admiration. The bruised body which was only suffering was nevertheless mastered by its owner who showed once again what precious and magnificent wood these pilots are made of. However, the adrenaline has worn off and nature takes back its rights as the hours pass. A new fight begins for the title candidate this year…

So certainly, the examinations ruled out fractures in the right foot after this violent highside in FP4, but the pain increases according to the information distilled by GP One. Aleix Espargaró, who qualified sixth in this state, has a hematoma on the right foot. After undergoing a cryotherapy At the mobile clinic, doctors decided the best thing for him to do now was to rest. For this reason, all his press engagements were canceled.

It will be fundamental to know how this night will pass, because it is only tomorrow morning thatI will spread will truly know his condition. Circuit doctors have deemed him “fit” and no further tests are planned, so the decision whether to race or not is solely up to the driver. This means that the pilot's participation Aprilia at the Silverstone Grand Prix is ​​still uncertain.

Moto GP | Silverstone GP qualifying: Aleix Espargarò

Aleix Espargaró: “I have a lot of pain and it's getting worse"

The plan is to understand what Aleix's conditions will be on Sunday morning, check them in more detail in the Warm Up, then decide whether to run or stop. “ The accident was the last thing we needed " commented Aleix Espargaro. " I have a lot of pain and it's getting worse, so together with the team and the doctors we decided that the best thing for me would be to rest until tomorrow and then evaluate the situation after the warm-up. Obviously I will do my best to be on the track, but as we are talking about a part of the body which is very stressed when driving we'll have to see if it's possible ».

Alex Espargaro

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