The performance achieved by Aleix Espargaró this Friday on a track in Mugello which is Ducati's test track has strategic importance for the Noale firm which opposes, in Italy, the established value of Borgo Panigale. At the top of his art aboard an RS-GP that has never ceased to amaze since the start of the year, Aleix Espargaró is also the one, as second in the championship, that he could hit hard in the race for title in this eighth round of the season…
With the assurance of a new two-year lease, Aleix Espargaro is also freed from a weight which nevertheless did not lighten his teammate Maverick Vinales currently relegated to Q1. But the Top Gun also had the delicacy to offer his aspiration in the lap which allowed the one who must be clearly identified as his leader to achieve his best lap with the fifth best top speed in 352.9 km/h…
Aleix Espargaró: “I know how much Aprilia wants to do well on this track”
On his day, but also the challenges of this round in Tuscany, Aleix Espargaró commented : " I am very happy with the performance and since yesterday we pay maximum attention to what we do. For me it's a very important weekend, perhaps even more than the one planned in seven days in Barcelona, and I know how much Aprilia wants to do well on this track ».
« Usually at Mugello we always talk about Ducati, a team that still did an impressive job, but for us it was important to show that Aprilia is also in Italy. NOW, we too can have our say with good performance. The team and the factory deserve a good weekend here in Tuscany. For the moment I feel good on the bike and there is good concentration within the team, so things are going very well, I am very satisfied with the first indications collected on the track ».
By the way, what did he say Aleix Espargaró news from the customer team RNF extension ? « I am happy that this partnership has come to fruition. It won't change my life... However, I'm happy with this deal for Aprilia. I feel like the father of this RS GP. So next year I will see three of my creatures on the track. It is very good. This is incredible news. Especially if we think back three years: At that time, no one wanted to ride an Aprilia. The RS-GP is now one of the best bikes on the grid. A second team will use the Aprilia next season. I'm happy for Razlan. I will congratulate him today and welcome him as a member of the family."
Aleix Espargaró obtained important data and information, both on the flying lap and on the race pace, which bodes well for the rest of the events under the awning Aprilia.
FP1/FP2 result of the MotoGP Italian Grand Prix at Mugello:
Credit ranking: MotoGP.com
