P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aleix Espargaro was left surprised by the speed he and Maverick Vinales showed on day-one of the Thailand MotoGP.
Both Espargaro and Vinales performed well in the race, with Espargaro finishing just over a tenth behind the Pramac Ducati rider. Although Phillip Island was challenging for Espargaro, Buriram seems to provide an opportunity for him to get back on the podium. This year, the team seems to have improved in terms of power, engine brake, and mechanical grip, which is surprising considering their struggles at these circuits last year. However, braking remains a weak point for the Aprilia team, and Espargaro believes they need to improve their weight distribution and positioning on the bike. Espargaro also discussed the incident involving Marquez and a winglet flying off Martin’s bike, stating that this is something that can happen and he has experienced it himself this season.
Source: Crash
