Aprilia “not ready” for MotoGP podium despite Germany form

Espargaro gave Aprilia its first front row in the modern MotoGP era when he qualified third at the Sachsenring and led briefly on the opening two laps.

When spots of rain started to fall in the early stages Espargaro admits he wasn’t “as brave” as eventual winner Marc Marquez, who was able to lap one second quicker on lap nine in the iffy conditions to move over a second clear.

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