- 24 March 2024
The suggestive Algarve circuit is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful of the entire calendar, nestled between the green hills and the sea and is called the “Rollercoaster” for its incredible differences in height which offer a unique spectacle and adrenaline for the riders who love run there.
Green Power and its riders were absolutely protagonists this weekend: a victory with Maverick Viñales’ Aprilia in MotoGP in the Sprint, a third place in Moto3 with Ivan Ortolà, and a third place in MotoE with Oscar Gutiérrez.
Unfortunately, bad luck struck us with Viñales’ fall in the main race, on the last lap caused by a technical problem and in Moto3 with Riccardo Rossi, forced to retire after a high-side while fighting for the top positions.
#41 ALEIX ESPARGARÒ
P8 (SPRINT P8)
“I’m very sorry for Maverick because he had an incredible weekend and deserved the podium, but unfortunately races are like that. I wasn’t able to find the feeling throughout the weekend, there was a lack of grip on the rear. In the end, however, I did a good pace in the comeback and I take home some important points”.
#12 MAVERICK VIÑALES
NC (SPRINT P1)
“I am really happy for this first victory with Aprilia. I feel good with the bike, we’re really in tune and I had a lot of fun in the Sprint. It’s a very special moment for me, I’ve closed a circle. On Sunday, from the sixth lap I realized that something wasn’t working with the gearbox, I was losing a lot of time on the straight. I felt I could still win, so it’s a shame about the technical problem. However, I’m happy because I know I gave my best. This weekend we took a big step forward, we recovered the speed and we showed that the RS-GP24 can win. Now we’re going to Austin, a circuit that I like and where I arrive more motivated than ever.”
