The 32-year-old overhauled and then fended off Pramac Ducati’s Jorge Martin in Sunday’s race at Termas de Rio Hondo to claim an historic first win for Aprilia and himself.
Espargaro started his 200th MotoGP race on Sunday and his 284th grand prix in total and was the only rider on the grid without a GP victory at any level.
Now the 118th premier class race winner in history, Espargaro says his first win is more important for Aprilia than it is to him – but feels he “deserves” this victory.
“For me, obviously I’m extremely happy to win the race, but nothing changes,” Espargaro, who now leads the championship, said.
“I’m a very lucky person. My job is my passion, I have a dream family, I have everything a man can dream of.
“So, a victory doesn’t change anything in my life. But for everybody in Aprilia, it’s a huge step because six years ago when I finished with Suzuki and signed with Aprilia nobody wanted to go there, nobody believed in the project.
“I’m extremely happy because…
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