Seventeen years 155 days after making his Grand Prix debut Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team) finally did it. It was the final race of the season, and he was just 15 years old. Twenty-two long years ago the Ulsterman began the Aprilia adventure into the 500cc premier class. Aleix Espargaro makes history for Aprilia, bringing home their first victory in the new MotoGP™ era. Espargaro brought Aprilia their first premier class pole since Phillip Island 22 years ago. At the British Grand Prix at Silverstone last year, he brought Aprilia their first podium finish in the MotoGP™ era, now it was time for Espargaro and the Italian factory to go one better.

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