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Espargaro "100% sure" of victory before "nightmare" Qatar MotoGP race
Aleix Espargaro was viewed as the favorite for the full-distance race at the Losail International Circuit, impressing many with his pace. However, his hopes of winning were dashed as he struggled with a rear tire issue, finishing in eighth place. Espargaro described his lack of pace as “embarrassing” and a “nightmare,” despite feeling confident the night before that he would win. His teammate Maverick Vinales finished in 10th place, marking an underwhelming outing for Aprilia. The team is starting the season from scratch after making significant changes to their MotoGP bike.
