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Aleix Espargaro might be the oldest rider on the MotoGP grid and has never hidden his opposition to the ever-increasing calendar, but that doesn’t mean he intends to bow out at the end of 2024.
Aprilia rider Aleix Espargaro, whose current two-year contract ends in 2022, expressed his belief that next year won’t be his final season, citing his continued good performance and enjoyment in racing. Despite a controversial incident with Franco Morbidelli in Qatar, Espargaro remains motivated to compete as long as he remains fast. However, he voiced his dislike for the race weekend schedule and calendar, questioning where the limit should be set. MotoGP is set to have a record-breaking 22 events in 2022, resulting in a total of 44 races with the inclusion of Saturday Sprints. Espargaro’s teammate, Maverick Vinales, finished just two points behind him in the 2021 standings.
