Un🅰like the 2022 MotoGP season where Espargaro already had a win and podium ඣto his name through five rounds, the Aprilia rider has yet to show the same type of form.

That’s not to say he h🌳asn’t been fast, because he has, however, the Spaniard has struggled to find his✃ best form during qualifying and races.

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Still without a podium in either the main Grand Prix or Sprint races this season, Espargaro is aiming to go much better t📖han that and fight for the win this weekend at Mugello.

"I think I can win," said Espargaro. "I really think that I can win. 🃏There are no excuses - I’m not at the level that I expect, not at the level of the bike. 

"I’m fast! But I need to improv🍌e a little bit especially [when it comes to] preparing the races. I need to improve my qualifying to deliver better results on Sunday. 

"At the end, the points are on S🅷unday. It’s my time to improve the situation. I have a good bike. I love the bike and I have a good team. It’s my fault. I need to improve."

Wiಌngs needed🎉 at Mugello but not other MotoGP circuits

A topic that has and seemingly always will⛦ dominate the headlines is the current aero packages in MotoGP, and in particular that of the winglets.

While some believe it to be a good addition ൩t🦹o MotoGP bikes, Espargaro is one of those who feels they are not required, except when it comes to Mugello.

Espargaro said: "🌊It’s the only place in the world where I think that the wings are a good idea. It’s tru🦂e! 

"I remember it was a nightmare to ride there. ⛦You opened the braking pads and it was very dangerous. 

⭕"Now, it’s easy and for the rookies they don’t understand how we🎀 did it in the past. It’s the only place where I think the wings are good. 

"You ha🙈ve to be careful because the b💎ike is difficult to move."