Aleix Espargaro was tipped as a Qatar pre-race favourite by the likes of Marc Marquez but his grand prix turned into a 'nightmare'.
Instead, it turned into a 'nightmare', as the factory Aprilia rider struggled for rear grip throughout the 21 laps and limped home in eighth place.“Yesterday when I went to sleep, I was sure that I could win the race. But it was a nightmare. I was extremely slow," said the Spaniard, third in the Saturday race.
"In any case, I am still leaving Qatar knowing that I have a competitive bike and the championship has only just begun.""Compared with yesterday, the feeling improved significantly,” claimed Vinales, ninth in the Sprint but then quickest in the daylight warm-up session.
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