Aleix Espargaro believes MotoGP came close to having a tragedy in practice at Mugello, as he reiterated calls for the "crazy" Turn 1 wall to be modified after Michele Pirro's huge crash. Ducati test rider Pirro survived a massive accident after losing control at the end of the straight, where MotoGP bikes reach top speeds of 360km/h. The Italian lost consciouses in the crash, but was later reported to be speaking before being airlifted to a nearby hospital for further checks. Aprilia rider Espargaro said the accident could have been much worse had Pirro hit the wall to the left of Turn 1, a wall the Spaniard said riders have often asked to be modified. "We don't always...
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