After a complicated weekend at the San Marino Grand Prix in Misano, Aleix Espargaró and Aprilia continue to search for answers in the face of a series of poor performances. For several races, the Italian factory has suffered from a recurring problem with rear wheel grip, and attempts to modify the bike have not yet borne fruit. Espargaró expressed his frustration after the race, saying that despite all the efforts, the results are not following.
Aleix Espargaró did not mince his words about motosan: " The problem is that we are not at the level we would like to be. Already in Aragon, after the rain, we suffered a lot, and here too, we have problems. We have no grip, it's hard for us to stop the bike, and it's been like that all weekend »
The Spanish rider tried to take a risk by opting for a bike change when the rain started, but it didn't work: " I decided to take a chance and switch to rain tires in case it rained more. But apparently it didn't work. We are going through a complicated stage »
I will espargaro admitted that the situation was particularly frustrating, because even with a team of technicians dedicated to data analysis, they were unable to find an effective solution.
Aleix Espargaró: “ Neither I nor the Aprilia engineers understand why »
He detailed the various changes made to the bike, but none of them solved the grip and braking issues: " we tried everything, including a shorter motorcycle, and we couldn't generate grip or stop the bike. Maverick Viñales, for example, has had podiums here, and even he didn't manage it today. For tomorrow, we're going to try a new swingarm. The situation cannot get worse, so it's a challenge to try to improve. »
One of the most frustrating points for I will espargaro is the lack of understanding around these poor performances: " What frustrates me is not understanding why. Neither I nor the Aprilia engineers understand why, despite trying so many things, we cannot use the rear brake as others do. »
Aleix Espargaró also commented on the strategy of George Martin, who opted for a change of motorcycle when the rain appeared. Although it did not work out, I will espargaro acknowledged that this kind of decision requires courage: " It takes courage to do that, and he did it, acknowledging that he was wrong.. " He added that in such situations it is often wise to follow the strategy of one's rivals, but making a decision in such a short time is extremely difficult.
Despite the difficulties encountered, Aleix Espargaro remains committed to continuing efforts to find solutions, with the hope that future testing and adjustments will allow Aprilia to return to the top.
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