The MotoGP rider succumbed to injuries sustained this ... in the 125cc class for Aprilia and took the 250cc World Championship for Gilera in 2008. He advanced to the MotoGP series last season ...

Moving to Lotus Aprilia for 2008, Espargaro was a regular ... Espargaro proved his level as a rider by out-qualifying incoming MotoGP race winner Maverick Vinales during their five end-of-season ...