After re🦂turning to KTM꧟ with the newly-branded GASGAS Tech 3 team, Espargaro’s dark days from his time with Repsol Honda could be over.

The Spaniard gelled with the RC16 immediately upon his return to the Austrian manufacturer, which is a complete 180 compared to his two years with Hondaꩲ as Espargaro ofte♕n lost the energetic personality he’s so often displayed. 

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A very strong test in Sepang indicated that Espargaro could not only lead the GASGAS team, but also challenge factory KTM riders 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Brad Binder and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Jack Miller in 2023.

The two-day test in Portimao brought with it more struggles for Espargaro and KTM as a whole, althoug🌠h the 2013 Moto2 champion remained competitive at times.

Speaking about his first race afte🌌r returning to KTM, Espargaro said: "Finally we are about to start the MotoGP season in Portugal. With twenty-o♎ne rounds, this is going to be a very long season and we will need to stay consistent all year long. 

"We worked very well in both Sepang and Portimao Tests to start this ꦏnew campaign in the ✱best way possible. 

"As the races go by, I think that our feeling on the bike will get better an♒d better, and I hope that my personal feedback will be a great asset to improve the machine, so we can target points and get the results we want. Let’s Get On The Gas!"

Despite achieving a ca💎reer-best finish of second with Honda at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Misano during the 2021 ♒season, most of Espargaro’s premier class success came with KTM during his first stint with the brand.

Espargaro claimed a total of six podium finishes between 2018-20, all of which were third pl♋ace results.

Lining alongside Espa🎃ꦺrgaro is Fernandez, the only rookie in the MotoGP class this season.

But like Espargaro,൲ Fernandez showed potential in pre-season, 𓄧particularly when it came to race runs. 

"After an intense pre-season and all the testing we did in both Sepang and Portimao, I am really excited to finally start the seas⛦on and make my debuts in the MotoGP class," added Fernandez. 

"Taking the start of my first MotoGP race is going to be a very special moment for me, but I am up for the task!𒅌 

"I hope to i🎃mprove my feelings from the last test and get closer to my teammate and the top guys. Everyday will be a learning experience, so let’s take it step by step!"