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has started 200 premier class races . And on a special weekend in Argentina , the Spaniard won his very first Grand Prix race - and Aprilia ’ s first in the premier class .
the majority of his racing career , Espargaro has had the number 41 printed across his front fairing . He chose it in tribute to Youichi Ui , a two-time 125cc Championship runner up , who he hails as a major influence during his early years on the circuit .
is a cycling fanatic and likes to collect bikes from famous cyclists while he harbours dreams of turning professional in the sport . He recently competed pro-event in the Challenge de la Plana in Spain , claiming fourth in the third stage of the competition . If given the chance , he would also happily trade places with Enric Mas , a Spanish cyclist , for a day .
has six different tattoos . His favorites are the initials of his wife , Laura , inside a heart , and the motto ‘ Always believe in yourself ’.
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up in Granollers , the sound of MotoGP™ engines were never far away as Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya was always within spitting distance . It comes as little surprise then that he took in his first-ever live race at Montmelo , nor that it is his favourite circuit on the calendar .
would love MotoGP™ to go back to Welkom , South Africa . The Aprilia rider was at the gates of competing at the Phakisa , Freeway , in his debut year at the World Cup ( 2004 ) but never managed to .
those who follow Espargaro on social media , you will already be aware of his love for food . Often posting some of his healthier diets online , the Catalan does allow himself some guilty pleasures in the kitchen . A fan of Japanese specialities like sushi and Italian classics pizza and pasta , it ’ s fried chicken which tops his cheat meal list . Though , if it came down to it , he would choose sushi if that was the only thing he could ever eat again .
Aprilia rider also fancies himself a bit of a chef in the kitchen , and is confident he could do well on the reality TV cooking show Masterchef if handed the chance .
Savadori , Aprilia ’ s Test Rider , and Matteo Baiocco , who Espargaro has worked with in the past , would make up the number 41 ’ s dream coaching ticket . He is also thrilled at being reunited with Maverick Viñales at Aprilia , believing he is the best teammate he could have asked for .
’ s favourite memories so far from the paddock are of the podiums earned at Catalunya in 2011 , Aragon in 2014 and Silverstone in 2021 . This is in addition to seeing his younger brother Pol Espargaro ( Repsol Honda Team ) crowned Moto2™ World Champion in 2013 . In terms of his favourite moment in MotoGP™ history ? Well , he says that it still has to come for him …
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