Espargaro tops free practice for British MotoGP

Spanish rider Aleix Espargaro, who is second in the MotoGP title race, will take part in qualifying for the British GP in spite of suffering a heavy fall during practice on Saturday.  The 33-year-old, who had just set the fastest time in the third practice session, flew off his Aprilia motorcycle while entering a fast […]

Spanish rider Aleix Espargaro, who is second in the MotoGP title race, will take part in qualifying for the British GP in spite of suffering a heavy fall during practice on Saturday. 

The 33-year-old, who had just set the fastest time in the third practice session, flew off his Aprilia motorcycle while entering a fast corner on the Silverstone circuit. 

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Medics rushed to his aid, moving him on to a stretcher. But in spite of being visibly stunned by the impact, Espargaro was able to walk to the medical centre, albeit with support on either side.