Aleix Espargaró finished the Austrian GP within the top ten but, after the many difficulties experienced with the bike, he once again mentioned that the track layout is a limitation to the way of riding, especially as it does not allow riders to gain fluidity and therefore time. Furthermore, he considered that the Austrian circuit is also dangerous for drivers.
Ninth placed, Espargaró crossed the finish line 28.829s behind Francesco Bagnaia, winner on Sunday, and despite having been fourth on the starting grid, when you fall behind it is impossible to gain time, he believes, given the format of the race. Spielberg’s layout: ‘There’s nothing you can do: when you’re behind, the race is over, and there’s no section of the track where you can flow and make up time, it’s just brake and accelerate, brake and accelerate’.
Furthermore, #41 is of the opinion that this track format is also not the most ideal in terms of safety for the riders, and believes that this also ends up affecting the beauty of the races, even for those who watch the GP – from stands, or at home:
– For me, this track is at the limit of safety, and because of the show, it’s another history, it’s not fun either.