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MotoGP veteran Aleix Espargaro is expecting to announce his retirement today. Simon Patterson gives his take on a career trajectory unlike any other and a unique character
Aleix Espargaro is expected to announce his retirement from MotoGP at the end of the 2024 season during a special press conference set to take place ahead of his home race in Barcelona. Reports from Spanish media, confirmed also by The Race, suggest that Espargaro will make his decision public during this event. Speculation about his potential retirement has been circulating for a while, with the 34-year-old hinting at the possibility in an interview with The Race a year ago. Despite his factory Aprilia team’s interest in keeping him, Espargaro has maintained that his future in the sport would depend on his performance and enjoyment. The lack of consistent podium finishes in the 2024 season has led to speculation that this retirement announcement is imminent, marking the end of an illustrious MotoGP career that began back in the 800cc era in 2009.
