JAKARTA - The moment of emotion occurred after the Argentina 2022 MotoGP Race Day was completed on Sunday, April 3 local time. Because Aleix Espargaro burst into tears when he managed to become the fastest as well as grab the first podium.
Espargaro successfully grabbed the first podium after recording a time of 41 minutes 36.198 seconds. While in second place was Jorge Martin who recorded a time of 0.807 seconds longer in the fierce duel of the Argentine MotoGP, followed by Suzuki's Alex Rins who was on the third podium.
Reporting from Sky Sport, Monday, the emotional moment occurred after Espargaro crossed the finish line on the last lap. He was seen crying on the Aprilia RS-GP motorcycle.
Not only that, but Espargaro also cried when his younger brother, Pol Espargaro hugged him at the parc ferme, and then the tears continued when the rider was on the MotoGP podium in Argentina while the Spanish national anthem was playing.
This victory in the Argentine MotoGP became a very sentimental moment for Espargaro. Because this is the first victory achieved after passing 200 times the start.
Ben amunt, @AleixEspargaro!!!! 🙌🙌🙌#ArgentinaGP #MotoGP
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In addition, this podium achievement is also the first record for the 32-year-old racer in his career in the Grand Prix event. Although Espargaro already has experience starting in the 125cc class in 2004, this is the first time he has won.
"I am very happy. This is a special race because it is my 200th start in MotoGP. I am very ready, I am strong, and have good speed, but the pressure is double during the race," said Aleix Espargaro after the race.
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"People say I will win easily, but it's not like that. We deserved this win because we worked hard," he continued.
The same source also said, this record made Aleix Espargaro successfully beat Danilo Petrucci's record. He is listed as the rider with the most number of starts, which is 124 starts to win in MotoGP.
In addition to being a good record for himself, Espargaro's podium achievement in MotoGP Argentina is also the first victory for the Aprilia manufacturer in the MotoGP class.
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