Aleix Espargaro is hoping that the absence of a long straight at Jerez will allow Suzuki's MotoGP chassis to shine. Espargaro claimed the GSX-RR's best result yet with a seventh place in Argentina, a race he started from second on the grid. The lack of top speed is a particular disadvantage in the races, leaving Espargaro and rookie team-mate Maverick Vinales vulnerable on the straights while also preventing them getting close enough to make a pass on the brakes. But while the opening three events have all seen peak speeds of over 330km/h (205mph), last year's top speed best at Jerez was 'only' 295km/h (183mph). “I'm happy to get back to Europe and to go to Jerez; it's a track I like and...
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