MotoGP Test Catalonia: for KTM and Aprilia it’s already tomorrow

The day after a Catalan Grand Prix which dedicated Oliveira and his KTM, the MotoGP protagonists returned to the Montmelo track this Monday for a day of testing which will last until 18:00 p.m. An exercise that Aprilia but also and above all KTM takes to heart. The Austrian firm, in fact, is fielding a fundamentally new RC16 for the first time in broad daylight...

The Catalan route opened at 10:00 a.m. and will allow those present to ride until 18:00 p.m. This morning, Marini experienced a fall with no other seriousness than that of quickly bringing out a red flag. bagnaia, Quartararo, Pol Espargarò, Guintoli et Savadori were the first to take a track dominated at lunchtime by Mir and his Suzuki.

In the garage Aprilia, there are several new features, starting with a new clutch and some electronic updates. The main thing, however, is a new fairing ahead of 2022, which will probably be used in the afternoon. However, the brand announced thatAleix Espargarò would not participate in today's test, preferring to continue the rehabilitation of his recently operated arm to resolve the problem of compartment syndrome. In his place is the test pilot Matthew Baiocco. But where is Andrea Dovizioso ?

The other sensation comes from KTM. Certainly, Danilo Petrucci tests the new frame which has literally given wings to Binder et Olive tree. But it is a new RC16 which is put to the test, and for the first time in front of the competition. We await the pilots' verdict. See you this evening, for a complete update…

MotoGP Test Catalonia: times at 13:15 p.m.

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