2012 Silverstone Moto2 Race Report: Don't Get Mad, Get Even

Pol Espargaro came back from darkness into the winner's spotlight in a matter of days, thanks to his lonely and extraordinary Moto2 win at Silverstone. «Smart» Pol -do not confuse with Ducati rider Paul Smart- left Barcelona injured, with no points and witnessing how arch rival Marc Marquez was leaving with the same 16 points that Pole was fighting for when he crashed at Montmelo.

Espargaro may not be the most technical rider on the grid, neither does he speak the best English. However, you can be sure he has the strongest spirit among riders in the intermediate class. It would have been natural to be furious after being taken out by Marquez in Barcelona. But Espargaro was very well advised by HP Tuenti team Boss Sito Pons and chose the opposite and toughest way of overcoming his setback. Just dedicating a few nice words to his Catalunya Caixa rival and then focusing on proving at Silverstone he is as quick as the fastest rider on the track. Watching Espargaro in the last few seasons brings to my mind that old racing cliche: You can't teach a slow rider to produce a talent he does not have, but fortunately you can teach a skilled rider to be smarter or avoid mistakes. That's what Espargaro and the HP Tuenti team have achieved this season.

Race results and championship standings

2012 Silverstone Moto2 Race Result: Dominant Victory And Hard Podium Battle

[2012 Moto2 Championship Standings After Round 6, Silverstone](/standings/2012 /06/17/2012_moto2_championship_standings_after_.html)

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