Espargaro’s “dream” Mugello MotoGP win charge derailed by VR46 duo

Espargaro started Sunday’s 23-lap Mugello race from seventh and would go on to register his fourth-straight podium in third.

But his hopes of fighting for victory on Aprilia’s home soil were scuppered by difficulties in passing VR46 Ducati riders Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini – with Espargaro showering praise on the duo who started on the front row.

Commenting on his race,…