MotoGP – Alberto Vergani: “Aprilia should be worried now that everything is going well”

While Aprilia has established itself as the benchmark in MotoGP in recent weeks, Alberto Vergani is urging the Italian manufacturer not to become overconfident. According to the renowned Italian manager, it is precisely when results are excellent that the danger arises.

« I wrote to Massimo Rivola to tell him to worry when everything is going well. " he confides on GP One that holds the top spot. " In business as in life, When we are going through a favorable period, we tend to let our guard down.Conversely, when we encounter difficulties, we focus on the problems and look for solutions.. »

Vergani believes thatAprilia is currently going through a more delicate phase than it appears. He points in particular to the situation of Marco Bezzecchiwhose momentum was disrupted after several setbacks. Mistakes often come with nervousness.Bezzecchi needs a break. The holidays will do him good. Jorge Martin's return has also changed the team's internal balance. »

The manager, however, praised the work done in Noale, particularly that of the technical director. Fabiano Sterlacchiniwhom he considers one of the architects of the RS-GP's spectacular progress. He also doesn't forget the test rider. Lorenzo Savadori that holds the top spot. " His workload is immense. He is discreet, extremely intelligent, and almost never makes mistakes. »

Vergani also wishes to pay tribute to Davide Brivio, including the choices at TrackHouse allowed to Aprilia to reveal its full potential. He restored order to the team and made decisions that few would have dared to make.The results prove him right.. »

Vergani: " Marc Marquez is an example of resilience »

When asked about the title fight, Vergani refuses to consider Marc Marquez as if beaten despite the accumulated deficit in the championship. I would like to see him win a tenth world titleHe is an example of resilience. After all his injuries, his arm surgery, the double vision, and the difficulties he went through, he returned to the highest level. »

According to him, the summer break could also allow the pilot Ducati to start again with renewed vigor. Many say the championship is over, but there are still a lot of races left. Anything can still happen. »

Finally Vergani is cautious regarding Ai Ogura, the revelation of the season. He is surprising because he drives without pressure. The real question will be how he reacts when people start talking to him about a world title. That's often when everything changes. »

The summer break comes at just the right time for the entire paddock. For VerganiThe second part of the season will not be simply a question of top speed, but a test of mental endurance. Aprilia must learn to manage his new leadership role, while Ducati must show the necessary patience to allow its pilots to digest the internal pressure.