Fausto's wife Nadia Padovani becomes Gresini Racing CEO, committed to 2022 Independent team; 'We’re currently speaking with several manufacturers and in a matter of few weeks we will reveal the details of our MotoGP project'.
Aleix Espargaro heads into round four of the 2021 MotoGP season at Jerez with ‘positive outlook’, after sixth place finish at Portimao; feels Jerez is a more ‘traditional track’, and one that is ‘very complete and therefore demanding’.
Aleix Espargaro matches the best MotoGP result for the Aprilia RS-GP; 'We are still not perfect to fight for victories and podiums, but we are very close… I think this year we will finish on the podium, 100%.'
Aleix Espargaro gives the Aprilia RS-GP its most competitive race yet in terms of time. Left frustrated by tenth place but confident that other circuits 'will be fun and we can challenge the top guys'.
Aleix Espargaro looks to build on top ten finish in the first Qatar MotoGP Grand Prix of the year. Improving qualifying performance and ‘race pace’ the next goal.
Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia finish less than six-seconds from victory at the Qatar MotoGP season-opener; 'We showed that the pre-season was not a joke, that we are better than ever and able to fight with the top riders'
Aleix Espargaro feels Sunday's Qatar MotoGP race may not turn out as many expect; 'Everybody is saying we will have a big group, I'm not that sure... but there is no doubt the Ducatis will lead the first part of the race.'
Aleix Espargaro 'can't wait for Andrea Dovizioso to try the Aprilia in Jerez and see his reaction', believes the Italian 'can be a very good MotoGP test rider'.
Past flashes of MotoGP pre-season form have fallen flat, but Aleix Espargaro insists the scorching Qatar performance of the 2021 Aprilia was no desert mirage: 'We deserve to dream because this bike works good. We are competitive.'