Aleix Espargaro wins Catalunya MotoGP sprint
The 34-year-old Aprilia rider -- who hails from Catalonia -- benefitted from a final-lap crash by two-time defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia.
Espargaro could cap a momentous week by adding the main MotoGP race on Sunday -- he did the double last year -- for which he starts on pole.
Whilst he confirmed his excellent form there was a boost for six-time world champion Marc Marquez.
The 31-year-old Ducati-Gresini rider finished second in the sprint after a poor qualifying session in which he posted only the 14th fastest time.
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