JAKARTA - Aprilia Racing's Aleix Espargaro won the Argentine MotoGP race last weekend. He won a fierce battle against the champion of Pramac Ducati, Jorge Martin.

Interestingly, Martin was not disappointed even though he was defeated by his compatriot. Instead, he was happy with the victory achieved by Espargaro.

"I am very happy for his victory. He is a good friend, and he deserves this result. I am happy he beat me," said Martin, as reported by GPOne.

After being investigated, it turns out that there is a touching story behind it. Martin and Aleix Espargaro turned out to be very close off the track.

In fact, reportedly, Aleix Espargaro once accommodated and fed Martin!

"I know how hard he worked for this result, and he deserved it, but I think this win is more than special," said Martin.

"He helped me a lot in the past during my career. He often gave me advice to make me a better rider, and he also helped me in other ways."

"He helps me when I need parts for my motorbike or gives me food when I need it. So I am very happy for him," concluded the Madrid-born rider.

The closeness of the two was very visible in the interview session after the race. When Martin told about Aleix's kindness, the Aprilia racer approached his partner and hugged him.

In fact, while in the champion paddock, Aleix Espargaro seemed to be carrying Jorge Martin.


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