Max Biaggi congratulates Ducati on its MotoGP and SBK triumph. But Aprilia is working to undermine its Italian cousins.
De Luigi Ciamburro de Motoracing
During the Valencia MotoGP test we saw four Aprilia RS-GP on the track for the first time. Another nice shot of Massimo rivola and the manufacturer based in Noale who was able to convince the satellite team RNF extension to leave Yamaha to embrace the Venetian cause. A new step to return to the forefront and aim for the world title after a disappointing end to the 2022 season, with the Asian tour which proved fatal for Aleix Espargaró, which was only 17 points from the top until post-Aragon. In Valencia, the Granollers rider even had to give up third place to the Ducati rider Enea Bastianini, for a bitter 4th place which demands immediate redemption at the next World Championship.
Max Biaggi, ambassador Aprilia, could play a leading role in the garage of Razlan Razali from 2023. While waiting for official announcements, the Corsair evaluates positively the Valencia Irta test, which saw the debut on the RS-GP22 of Miguel Oliveira et Raul Fernandez, both arrived from KTM. “ By adding two Aprilias, they become four, so data exchange can help accelerate the development of RS-GP. Miguel Oliveira did particularly well (4th best time trial, editor's note). It's true that he used the soft tire and not Aleix Espargaró, but it's good that he left KTM for Aprilia and immediately felt good. I also expect Raul Fernandez to make up a few spots ».
Max Biaggi: “it was nice to see an Italian win on an Italian bike"
The cousins of Ducati ended the year 2022 in style by becoming world champions in MotoGP and Superbike with Pecco Bagnaia et Álvaro Bautista. Max Biaggi congratulates the Borgo Panigale team, with the hope that the Noale brand can soon beat the Reds in the World Championship. “ It was nice to see an Italian win on an Italian bike, it's been a long time since we've seen that. But it’s still fresh… we’ll hear about it in the coming weeks. I really like the way he drives, Ducati did a crazy job. I wrote a message to Alvaro (Bautista), he brought home a world championship that hadn't existed for so many years... Ducati had a crazy year, now they have to do it again, but I hope Aprilia will join them too ».
The Aprilia team manager, Paolo Bonora, also draws a positive assessment at the end of the Valencia test. Official drivers examine new chassis and electronics for the RS-GP23, with data fromOlive tree et Fernandez which will make a significant contribution to the evolution of the prototype over the winter. Four different driving styles will be no obstacle for the Noale-based company. “ Test data and experience gained are the key to building a competitive motorcycle. We view different riding styles positively because it shows us where the strengths and weaknesses of our machines lie. This is especially important for our engineers and factory employees who will analyze the data ».
