Despite Being A Rival On The Track, Aleix Espargaro Admits He Was Hit By Marc Marquez's Condition

JAKARTA - Aprilia Racing racer, Aleix Espargaro is known as a rival with Marc Marquez while on the race track. However, when off the field the two are known to remain good friends.

With that friendship, Aleix Espargaro did not hesitate to express his concern for the condition of Marquez who had to be absent for a long time to undergo right arm surgery.

Seeing the condition of Marc Marquez, Aleix also admitted that he was quite devastated by the injury suffered by the Repsol Honda racer.

"I feel very sorry for Marc (Marquez), I personally feel very sorry for him," said Aleix Espargaro as quoted by SpeedWeek.

Marc Marquez had already said goodbye to the 2022 MotoGP. The Spaniard said he wanted to really focus on his recovery. When he learned that Marquez had also said goodbye first, Aleix Espargaro also encouraged his rival. He said Marquez is a rider who has a strong mentality and that can speed up the recovery period.

"Of course he's the strongest in terms of psychology. But it's really terrible what he went through. Really crazy, it can affect him mentally," he concluded.

Marc Marquez has his last race for the 2022 MotoGP at the Mugello Circuit, Italy. At that time, he finished in 10th position.