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Aleix Espargaró Sounds the Alarm: The Intense Stress on MotoGP Riders

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October 11, 2023
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Aleix Espargaró Sounds the Alarm: The Intense Stress on MotoGP Riders

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As the MotoGP season progresses, Aleix Espargaró, a seasoned rider, has expressed deep concerns about the increasing demands and stress on the riders. Espargaró is currently on his way to Mandalika, Indonesia, where the fifteenth round of this MotoGP season will be held. This year has seen a packed schedule with twenty meetings and, with the introduction of the new Sprint race format, a total of forty competitions. The 2024 season promises to be even more demanding with two additional meetings and four more starts. Additionally, the summer break will be shortened from five weeks to just three.

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This rigorous schedule has not been received well by many in the MotoGP community, especially in light of the rising number of injuries among riders. To put it into perspective, ten out of the 22 regular riders have already missed one or more races due to injuries this season. Marco Bezzecchi, currently third in the World Championships, might be the next addition to this list after a training accident.

Espargaró believes that the high injury rate is not just a coincidence. He stated, “It’s clear: the World Championship, with its new rules, calendar, and sprints… The stress on the riders is immense. It’s impossible to continue like this.” However, he also acknowledges that he alone cannot bring about change.

When asked if MotoGP riders now need to accept a higher risk of injuries, Espargaró responded affirmatively but added that those who are not comfortable can consider moving to the World Superbike Championship.

Espargaró understands the constraints of his position and the influence of Dorna, the commercial rights holder for the MotoGP. He remarked, “It’s not about what I think. It’s Dorna’s calendar, and if I don’t like it, I can choose to stay home or pursue a different career.” He further added, “Of course, I’d prefer fewer races and no sprint races. But if they schedule 22 Grands Prix, then we have to race in all 22.”

In the midst of these challenges, Espargaró’s brother, Pol, offers advice on maintaining the right mindset for top-level competition, emphasizing the importance of mental strength in addition to physical prowess.

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