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Aleix Espargaro’s Aprilia ‘heat problems’ got a lot worse during opening practice for the 2023 Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang.
During FP1 at the Sepang circuit, Aprilia rider Aleix Espargaro encountered a terrifying moment when his bike caught fire after a lowside incident at the final hairpin. Despite a small mistake, Espargaro quickly reacted by running over to switch off the engine, but had to sprint away as flames erupted from the machine. Thankfully, the Malaysian marshals acted swiftly and extinguished the fire before it could cause significant damage. Despite this scare, Espargaro managed to finish seventh fastest in the first practice session. In response to the incident, Aprilia made some bodywork modifications to reduce the high heat experienced by their riders in the upcoming races.
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