Spanish star makes up for hilarious howler with maiden MotoGP sprint win at home
Aleix Espargaro made handsome amends for an embarrassing error last year at his home Montmelo circuit by claiming Saturday’s Catalunya MotoGP sprint race.
The Aprilia rider, who had lit up Friday’s practice, was not to be denied in front of his local fans. The win also helped erase the memory of his howler at the circuit last year. Setting off from pole, he was running second to Fabio Quartararo when he celebrated making the podium one lap too early.With the slogan “One more lap” painted on his helmet on Friday, he made amends in style on Saturday, with Sunday’s main event to come.
Bagnaia, who extended his lead in the championship to 66 points over Jorge Martin , reflected: “It’s obviously better to win but in any case I’m happy with the result.“We will fight again tomorrow!”
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