At Aprilia, we keep a low profile. And for good reason: four Grands Prix and three retirements due to technical problems. The first in Qatar due to a fuel shortage, the other two in Argentina and Jerez with an engine that stopped all activity before passing from life to death. It is only in Austin where Pol's brother is ultimately happier at KTM brought home the points for tenth place. But in Spain, it was apparently one withdrawal too many. In the upper echelons of the Noale manufacturer, things are going to change.
Et Aleix Espargaró was even informed of it. So he repeats it to Motorsport : " I don't know exactly the reasons for the breakage in Jerez. I was told that a screw had come loose in the pneumatic valve. But that's not what matters to me. I know Aprilia feels as bad as I do right now. They don't know how to make amends. They promised me a revolution in high places, in Noale, this week. They will deal with the problem ».
« I believe in them, sincerely, and I gave myself a mission: to put the RS-GP on the podium. We are all in the same boat and moving in the same direction. It's really frustrating because I've never driven as well as I do now. I'm not one to brag, but I don't think there are many drivers faster than me. I just need a good bike and I'll be at the front. Even if the Aprilia is not the best bike, I can play fifth or sixth place regularly ».
See you at the end of this week to find out the content of this “revolution”. And perhaps already Mugello for current tests, from Thursday May 10.
