Aleix Espargaro was unbeatable in the sprint race of the MotoGP Catalunya GP. The Aprilia rider took the lead on lap six when he overtook Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati) and from then on he was never challenged again.
In the quick interview with the official broadcast, the #41 dedicated the result to the recently deceased president of the Piaggio group, Roberto Colaninno: ‘I think it’s a good day to say thanks to our President, who we’ve lost a couple of weeks ago. He would be super proud to see the two Aprilia on top of the podium today. So, this is for him’.
On his specific result, Espargaro commented: ‘And then I’m very happy, you know? It’s my first sprint podium, my first sprint victory, and it’s at the home soil. So, it’s great. And focus for tomorrow!’.