Aleix Espargaró capped his long MotoGP career with a memorable Barcelona weekend. The Spanish driver, who is hanging up his helmet as a regular driver to become an HRC test driver, celebrated his departure in style, offering a remarkable performance and actively supporting his friend Jorge Martin.
After more than 20 years of career in MotoGP, Aleix Espargaró closed his journey as a full-time driver on an emotional and competitive note, marked by an unforgettable weekend at Barcelona. Far from being overwhelmed by emotion, the pilot
Aprilia delivered an impressive performance, finishing in a creditable fifth place, while dedicating himself to helping his friend Jorge Martin to win his first world title.
Espargarowhich will now join
Honda as a test pilot, expressed his gratitude for a weekend that exceeded all his expectations. “
The truth is that it was the best weekend of my life.. It makes me happy to see the people around me happy and smiling. » He underlined the importance of this moment, with many surprises offered by his team, and revealed the affectionate gestures of his family and loved ones. “ Every time I left the camper, I had a surprise, a helmet. It's amazing how much they took care of me. »
Aleix Espargaró: « if you work hard and dream you can get where you want »
This weekend, Espargaro faced intense emotional pressure. “ It was difficult because I also wanted to be competitive in my last race. » Despite this, he found the strength to stay focused and provided valuable support to Jorge Martinfighting against Ducati throughout the race. “
I was super focused. I wanted to give Martin a helping hand among so many Ducatis. I was very happy to have been able to be a grain of sand for Jorge's victory. »
Aleix's mission, although emotional, was to help
Martin to win the championship. “ He really deserves this title, he worked hard to get there “, he declared, visibly proud of his friend’s success.
Martinfor his part, expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support ofEspargaro : «
I appreciate it very much. If I could bring something to Jorge, this is the value of teamwork.
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With words of wisdom, Espargaro concluded his journey by emphasizing the importance of hard work to achieve one's dreams. “ I don't consider myself a pilot with raw talent. But if you work hard and dream, you can get where you want. ” So, Aleix Espargaró leaves behind a legacy of perseverance, inspiring young pilots to never give up on their dreams.
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