Last weekend, MotoGP experienced a moment that continues to divide opinions, whether among fans or especially among the riders themselves. Enea Bastianini’s overtaking of Jorge Martín on the last lap of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is still talked about, and Aleix Espargaró did not hesitate to give his opinion on the situation, while keeping an eye on the championship.
“I am not at all surprised by the diversity of opinions on this incident. In the end, everyone has their own point of view, but that doesn’t surprise me », explained the pilot ofAprilia when asked if he was surprised by his colleagues’ divergent reactions to the controversial overrun.
Espargaró nevertheless wanted to emphasize the attitude of Jorge Martin after the race:
what impressed me the most, this is Jorge’s reaction. Frankly, I think I would have been very angrybut not only did he not get angry publicly, he even shook Enea’s hand. It shows how mature he is.. »
Aleix Espargaró: “ only Jorge Martin can lose this title, he’s the fastest, I’ve been saying it for a long time »
The Spanish driver then turned his attention to the fight for the title, saying that Jorge Martin has all the cards in hand to win the championship: “ for me, only Jorge can lose this title. It’s the fastest, I’ve been saying it for a long time. The weekend he had in Misano was simply stratospheric. »
Espargaró also warned rivals of Martinstating that the two Italian pilots,
Bagnaia And Bastianiniwill have difficulty beating him on the next tracks: “ the two Italians, if they don’t take him out of the race, won’t beat him on the track. And now, there are very strong circuits for him. Here in Indonesia it is very fast, in Australia it is very fast, in Japan it is fast, and in Valencia it flies. Everything is in his hands. »
The message is clear: for Aleix Espargaro,
Jorge Martin has everything it takes to become world champion this season. The next Grands Prix, which will take place on some of the favorite circuits of
Martincould well seal the fate of the 2024 MotoGP title.
