Aleix Espargaro is eager to put on an impressive show at the Japanese MotoGP as the factory Suzuki team returns to home soil in a race for the first time since returning full-time to the premier class. The Spaniard made a solid start on Friday as he finished sixth quickest on the GSX-RR, lapping in 1m 45.348s to slot in behind Bradley Smith on the satellite Tech 3 Yamaha. Espargaro was able to capitalise on some progress made with acceleration and electronics from Aragon and is optimistic he can continue in the same mould over the weekend at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit. “I'm very happy for this start, the day has been positive for me and I'm proud to be performing so well here in...
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