On his 200th MotoGP™ start, the Spaniard claims an emotional first victory for himself and Aprilia; Ducati and Suzuki pick up podiums
History beckoned; history was made. On his 200th MotoGP™ start, Aleix Espargaro – for the very first time in his career – is a Grand Prix race winner after converting pole position into a dream victory at the Gran Premio Michelin® de la República Argentina. Aprilia Racing are now premier class race winners and World Championship leaders as we witness a spell-binding battle for the win in Termas de Rio Hondo, with Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) crossing the line P2 less than a second away from P1. Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) ended Sunday’s race in P3 to pick up his first podium of the season.
Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia: underdogs to top dogs
For the first time since 2019, it was lights out in Argentina and getting away…