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The tale of Aleix Espargaró has turned unexpectedly over the last couple of weeks. The youthful Spaniard has transformed
from unemployed to a luxurious place, splitting rides in the CEV Buckler with a replacement showing in the Balatonring 250cc
group.
“This is, as Ángel Nieto said to me, a move from unemployment to double duty. I had no ride
for this year, but I carried on training in order to take advantage of any opportunity. Dani Devahive called me about his
Moto2 project, in which there was a lot of belief, and at the same time the 250cc chance came up,” states Aleix.
Espargaró’s employment with the Promoracing Project will be extremely vigourous this season, as in Albacete
there is the news of testing a fresh prototype. Aleix explains that “the team ahve been in England working on a new
chassis to house the Honda CBR 600 RR engine. Although we don’t think that the bike will change too much, it will be
important to start working with 2010 World Championship configuration.”
In some way, Espargaró’s
homecoming to the CEV Buckler has been little extra’: “I have had the opportunity to meet up again with people
that I like a lot, and with whom I would otherwise be unable to maintain contact. I also like the professional attitude of
the CEV Buckler.”
Competing with the very different 250cc and Moto2 bikes has not been a smooth transition.
“Going from a two-stroke to a four-stroke is relatively easy, the bike is bigger and easier to ride. However, coming
back to 250cc was more difficult, as the riding style has to be perfect if you want to go fast.”
His aim
for 2010 is easy: to compete in the Moto2 World Championship. The Spaniard says he is “very grateful to Dani and his
team, because they have had faith in me and given me this opportunity, but we know that we can’t close the door on anything.”
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