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Less than a year on from his expedited MotoGP exit, Pol Espargaro realises just how much he was being skewed by life in the premier class.
Less than a year after retiring from full-time MotoGP competition, Pol Espargaro’s perspective on racing in the premier class has shifted. Despite feeling relieved to be away from the constant pressure and grind, he now expresses a desire to race more. Following a crash that disrupted his 2023 season, Espargaro accepted a KTM test rider role for 2024. In his recent grand prix start at the Red Bull Ring, he displayed competitiveness but has no plans for a full return. Espargaro reflects on the mental and physical toll of racing, highlighting the pressures that full-time riders face routinely. While enjoying occasional wildcard starts, Espargaro aims to showcase the development work of the test team and KTM technical department.
