SEPANG: It was a day to forget for Aprilia Racing rider Aleix Espargaro (pic) when his MotoGP bike caught fire after a harmless crash at the final hairpin during the first free practice session at Petronas Sepang International Circuit yesterday.
Espargaro immediately ran over to the bike to switch off the engine but dashed away again when bigger flames appeared.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!