Aleix: “I’m very proud to be the main character.”

Aleix Espargaro Being the headliner for the Catalunya Grand Prix, I am happy to accept that role. He is fully mature at the age of 32, but he continues to pinch himself. “Like everything this year, I’m the main character, so it’s hard to understand, digest, and explain for myself. It’s a great, very special award for you to enjoy it. Mark Catalonia’s historic Grand Prix star isn’t there, so this year I’m fighting for the title, it’s a big responsibility and pride. “

Will be full

“Last year was competitive and this year the bike’s performance has improved. My biggest loser is Chikan. He can turn faster. Here he turns like Mugello. I can’t, so I think the bike works fine.

It will be his most important victory

“It’s definitely more important than winning in Argentina. It’s my hometown Grand Prix. I grew up 3km from here, it’s cruel. I’m not going to lie to you. My goal is to win. It’s Sunday, but it’s going to be very difficult. You also need to understand where to draw that thin line between taking the consistency and risk to win the Grand Prix. Understand it during practice . “

What I give to win

“From my collection, I don’t even know what bike I want most. It’s cruel. It’s the Grand Prix I’ve dreamed of all my life and I’ve been racing for the rest of my life. Podium, maybe I will give more value than the first podium or Argentina’s victory. Seeing the top in Jerez, I thought on the podium. Podium, what are you? You’ve come a million times and you’re in the best class on the podium right now. ” Imagine it in Barcelona, ​​which is more home than Jerez.

12 points from matching your highest score

“I can’t explain. The bike has grown. I have grown. Many years of consistency in Aprilia have been rewarded. There are a thousand and one factors. What’s happening is so historic and so strange. I don’t. “There is an exact explanation. “

Feed each other

“The victory in Argentina gave me wings, which made me really believe it. If I already thought it would work, I told myself:” You win You can, you can be in front. ” Having the best fight, I kept giving it feedback and added fuel to the fire, and that’s what you have to keep trying. “

Most regular

“Sustainability is very important, but you have to be fast. I realize I’m lacking points compared to the other three. Speed, and if you want to fight them You have to find it. When Enia is fine, it’s virtually impossible to beat. It’s easier for them to find consistency than I find speed. “

“Yes, the regular won the title, but in such a long World Cup, we can finally do some zeros. They removed Finland and I think it helps us a bit. But I think I have to win a little a little. In Fabio I’m equal, but when the two Ducatis are strong, it’s hard for both Fabio and me to beat. “

Message to fans

“There’s a cruel show and we’re blessed with great weather. I know Mark isn’t here. I can’t say I’m trying to replace him. It’s impossible, but I’ll give it a try. Do it well to have a good show. What we have achieved is that after all, people get tired of Mark’s victory and he wins every year (laughs), so another Catalan If the rider can win with Aprilia, it will be a very historic year and a good “boom”. I hope they support us.

Special helmet for CorAll Family

“My twins were born four years ago. Mia was born with severe heart disease and we had a very terrible time. The Coall family has greatly helped us, the doctors who operated on her. I think elite athletes are very big speakers. I don’t really like to influence society, but I don’t share it because all I do is gas the bike. That’s right. It’s a tribute to my daughter. All my strength, but above all, the Cor All Family targets many children around the world who died five years ago and have no means. That’s because heart disease statistics disappoint you, so it’s a compliment.