MotoGP Argentina 2022: Aleix Espargaro And Aprilia's First Victory

Aprilia Racing's Aleix Espargaro wins the Argentine MotoGP race. (Doc. MotoGP official site)

JAKARTA - Aprilia Racing racer, Aleix Espargaro, won the Argentina 2022 MotoGP race, Monday 4 April morning, Indonesian Western Time (WIB). He became the first rider to cross the finish line with a time of 41 minutes 36.298 seconds.

This win means a lot to Aleix Espargaro and Aprilia Racing. This is history for both of them in the MotoGP event.

This is Aleix Espargaro's first victory in MotoGP. In addition, this is also Aprilia Racing's first victory in the MotoGP era!

"I'm very happy because since Qatar, even in pre-season, I feel I have the best bike in my career," said Aleix Espargaro after the race, as quoted by Crash.

"Honestly, in pre-season it was very difficult to judge whether this bike could allow me to compete in the top 10, top five or to win, but I was very close to the fastest rider in the pre-season test."

"Also in Qatar I feel very strong and we are showing potential step by step. Yesterday we proved it when we were the fastest (in qualifying), and also today in the race and now we are leading."

With this victory, Aleix Espargaro leads the standings with 45 points. Obviously this was welcomed by the Spaniard.

According to him, this musm championship is the most difficult because of the level it has. He feels happy to win the race, but personally, he admits nothing will change.

"I'm a lucky person and my job is my passion, I have every man dream," he said.

"With respect, this victory will not change my life much. But for everyone at Aprilia, this is a big step," he added.