A day in the life of…

2018-05-02 11:57
MotoGP™ riders swap the race track for new experiences

Ahead of the exciting Gran Premio Red Bull de España in Jerez, MotoGP™ riders Pol Espargaró (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing), Álvaro Bautista (Angel Nieto Team), and Moto2™ riders Pecco Bagnaia (SKY Racing Team VR46) and Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Ajo) took to the streets of the sleepy Andalusian town to experience a day in the life of its southern Spanish residents. With the Grand Prix easily the biggest event on the town’s calendar, it was a pleasant change for the riders to skip the chaos of the bustling circuit and enjoy a quiet moment in the heart of Jerez and a chance to interact with their fans.

Pol Espargaró tried his hand at bartending in the famous Tabanco el Pasaje, helping out the owners in the busy lead up to the Grand Prix. Getting right into the swing of things, Espargaró quickly found his rhythm with the regulars of the establishment and even got to meet some of his biggest fans.

Over at the Taller Navarro Hermanos motorbike workshop, Álvaro Bautista had the opportunity to put his training as a mechanic into use by helping out in the workshop and reception. The former 125cc World Champion had a kick out of being on the other side of the bike.

Back in the centre of Jerez, both Pecco Bagnaia and Miguel Oliveira greeted the morning rush of locals lining up for their fresh fruit and their morning paper. After a busy morning and new experiences, the riders were happy to leave the quiet life behind and head to the circuit to gear up for the first European round of the season at Jerez, which is sure to be a show stopper.

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