RiderTua.com – Pol Espargaro will take part in several wild card races on the KTM RC16, his dream of being a permanent MotoGP rider has not yet been dashed. In the end, fate took a heavy toll on the rider from Granollers and he wanted a second chance. “To be honest, I gave a good impression in the test and I feel fast. I also recovered my optimal physical condition, which was lost after the injury. However, God will tell if I return,” said Pol Espargaro.
Pol Espargaro: Pecco Bagnaia Is Not Explosive, But Knows How To Stay Calm And Patient
The Spaniard becomes DAZN’s media correspondent in the 2024 season and with his experience he will bring the MotoGP paddock closer to the fans, offering a more in-depth look at many technical aspects. A new experience that he accepted willingly, after turning 33 years old. “I will miss the fun atmosphere of racing, but injuries, stress, trauma and clashes with opponents, no, I won’t.”
However, the Borgo Panigale manufacturer is also a big favorite for the 2024 MotoGP championship. The riders from the Red team have been putting together winning packages for the Ducati Desmosedici for several years now, so much so that it will take time for their rivals from the European and Japanese manufacturers to reach the same level. Ducati’s secret? Aerodynamics. “Ducati really understand what they need to touch when a problem arises. I think that’s the key to their advantage and what differentiates them from other manufacturers,” continued the 32-year-old KTM test rider.
The Ducati – Bagnaia combination is scary
The Ducati-Bagnaia combination makes even more of a difference. The defending champion may not be a rider who has explosive and charismatic talent, but according to Pol, Pecco has quite good qualities. “Pecco’s character, he knows how to stay calm and patient… That’s an advantage that very few other riders have and he has it and controls it very well… He can have a bad day, but the next day he really concentrates and comes back to highest level.”
