MotoGP German GP – Aleix Espargaro (7th): "I could have come closer to the podium"

Aleix Espargaro signs his fourth Top 10 of the 2017 MotoGP season in Germany on the official Aprilia, very comfortable all weekend on the Sachsenring "turnstile". Although satisfied with his 7th place, the Gresini driver nevertheless believes that a better result was within his reach. Statements and Analysis.

Aleix Espargaro, Aprilia-Gresini (8th in qualifying and 7th in race): "It’s a good result, but to be honest I expected better. With the exception of Jonas (Folger, Editor’s note) and Marc (Marquez, Editor’s note) who were above the rest, I think that I could have come closer to the podium. Unfortunately, I had to force a lot to overtake in the first laps by hitting my front tire and I lost a few tenths ".

 

“Still, it was a positive weekend for us. Keeping in touch with the best drivers throughout most of the race is also satisfying. I will now take a few days off during the break to be ready for the start of the school year. in Brno ".

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Site analysis: Tenth in Assen last week, Aleix Espargaro climbs three more steps in Germany on Aprilia. The former Suzuki rider has consistently played at the forefront at the Sachsenring, his RS-GP showing at ease both in the dry and in the wet..

Catchy, Espargaro gave a hard time to a lot of cracks on official bikes, starting with Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales who had to get out the big attack to get rid of it during their comebacks. Even more impressive: Aleix finishes ahead of the factory Ducatis of Lorenzo (9th) and Dovizioso (8th), after overtaking the former leader of the provisional classification in the very last lap ! 

Bodes well for the second half of the season for the crest of Noale, whose flagship driver is currently in 14th position overall despite his four white results (in, in, and in). On the other hand, the mid-season record is less positive for his teammate Sam Lowes, who was at fault again this weekend. The English beginner is 24th in the provisional with only 2 small points registered in nine races !

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