Aleix, from weighing in on retirement to remaining captain for two years

Although the almost soap opera Aleix Espargaró-Aprilia was shelved this Thursday, it was not officially fixed all two days after the recording of the famous video in which the CEO of Aprilia shared the limelight with Aleix Espargaró and Fernando Alonso and a ‘false’ contract signature. Although Aleix did not know at the time what the little joke published on social networks was about, Noale had already decided to keep his ‘Capitano’ and came the offer allowing both sides to continue the wedding that was built in 2017 .

“I am very happy and grateful, especially grateful, to Aprilia and to the entire Piaggio Group. I know that they have made a great effort, at the height of what we are achieving this year. I am very grateful and I hope to return the confidence they have given me with results. They have shown that I am ‘il capitano’ not just in words and this is something I am very proud of and I am very grateful for ”, Aleix Espargaró explained yesterday.

Due to the disagreement between the two sides, Aleix even declared that he was ready to go home and not run. Asked if this was true or if he was flattering, he assured that “hUntil a week ago, I was closer to staying home than running, but closer. And it was something I accepted after the year to come, along with the success in Argentina. I review other options, talk to a cycling team and look at business possibilities with my manager. I would have accepted it well, but I’m happy to continue. I did not hide. I said I had no problem retiring, but my wish was to continue for two years in Aprilia. “

On whether this could be his last contract, he admitted that “it’s more and more. I’ll end up at 34 or 35 years old, but you never know. Physically, I feel better. Age is only in the DNI, because I feel lighter than ever. Also, I use the experience to be very regular and impeccable, which is very explosive in the fast. Time will tell, but you have to enjoy the present. There is still a long way to go until 2025 “.

One from Granollers, who was responsible for signing Maverick Viñales when one from Roses abruptly ended his relationship with the official Yamaha team, was also pleased with the renewal of ‘Mack’. “I have a very good relationship with Maverick and for me he’s a rider with tremendous talent, one of the best in this paddock. Whoever hits the regularity button, because he has speed, push me to be better, that would be very positive for the team ”, he thought.

And with the future resolved and in the best shape of his sporting life, Aleix continues to think big: “Of course you can fight for the world championship. In fact, we’re already doing it. Now there are four races in. in just a month and hopefully we can fight back and be leaders over the summer break and, why not, continue dreaming of the title ”