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Espargaro “couldn’t breathe” in Thai MotoGP race, “thought I was going to die”
The Aprilia riders have been facing heat issues during races with extreme temperatures, and the team has been experimenting with cooling solutions on the fairing. During the Thailand GP, Aleix Espargaro struggled to breathe in the sweltering conditions and experienced panic in the final laps. His teammate, Maverick Vinales, had to retire from the race due to the heat from the bike. Espargaro described it as the hardest race of his life and expressed concern about the breathing difficulties. The team has been trying different methods to cool the bike, including a cooling tube, but so far, nothing has been successful. It is a recurring problem for Aprilia riders, and this race was particularly challenging in terms of heat.
Source: motorsport
