 Espargaró is one of only 2 riders in the 2020 MotoGP class to have never won a single event in any class in Grand Prix motorcycle racing, the other being rookie Iker Lecuona.Espargaró was born in Granollers, Spain.In 2006, Espagaró moved to the 250cc class of Grand Prix Motorcycle World Championship racing mid-season, from the 125cc class.