Aleix Espargaro after a triumphant baptism at MotoGP: “There is a long way to go, but we are one of the candidates”

The MotoGP Played on the weekends Argentine Grand PrixWhere Aleish Espargaro She won her first victory in the Queen category. The April rider fought to the end with Jorge Martin and crossed the checkered flag before the others. In addition, the Spaniard said that although there is a long way to go, he is one of the candidates for the title.

“It was a very good weekend, I have never had a situation like this before. It was not easy, the track changed a lot, the bike slipped a lot. “But in the end I worked a lot with traction control and engine braking to make the final laps a little better than Jorge Martin,” said Aleix Espargaro in the first leg after winning.

He added: “Last night I told myself ‘Try to enjoy this, you got the pole, try to enjoy and tomorrow enjoy being on the first net and no one in front of you.’ We are the winner of a grand prize and we are leading the World Cup, so we are working and achieving very good things. “

Despite maintaining the victory, the Spaniard noted that there is still a lot to do: “There is a lot of work to be done, but the reality is that we are there on our own merit. Nobody gave me anything and I am leading the championship in the third race.

Finally, he said: “There is a long way to go, but we are one of the candidates, transparent on the water. I am going to keep my feet on the ground with a cool head and I will give everything. “