"I decided to step away from MotoGP earlier than planned to join a programme which aligns so well with my passion," Espargaro said. Aleix Espargaró, Lidl-Trek Photo by: Lidl "I'm deeply grateful ...

2014 saw Espargaro step up to the premier MotoGP class with Monster Yamaha Tech3, setting personal goals of beating both his more experienced team-mate Bradley Smith and his older brother Aleix.

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