At Aprilia, we don't change a losing team. And yet, it is not for lack of demanding decisions and a questioning, like means, at the Noale headquarters. Although technical director Albesiano swears that 2020 will be the year of revolution, it is hard to believe that there is nothing more than an incantation in this declaration. And even less so since Aleix Espargaró, returning from two days of testing in Misano, himself has difficulty convincing himself of the veracity of such a statement...
In Noale, nothing new. This is the bulletin from the MotoGP front that the team could send Aprilia. He had taken up residence at Misano for testing for two days. And it is with complete clarity thatAleix Espargaro in fact the balance sheet… “ I may have had a good time, but it was with the tire I will never use in the race. On the other hand, with the rubber for these conditions, we are one second from the best. »
« The main reason for this is lack of traction. Compared to previous tests, we haven't tried anything new. We went back to things we had already tested, and I worked with my chief mechanic on the geometry of the bike » comments the teammateAndrea Iannone.
After such an observation, the Spaniard lets go: “ I would like to be confident, but to be reassured, you still need something motivating and at the moment there is nothing. I am aware that Aprilia is working and that things will change, but as a rider it is not easy to stay positive because what matters to us are the results, and they are not coming. I hope that will change. I really wish they would arrive. »
But Aleix repeats: “ for me, after Brno and the Red Bulle Ring, nothing changed. These were two tracks which had put us in great difficulty. But nothing has changed since. I always try to be positive and motivate my team. But I don't see anything moving. »
It will be recalled thatAleix Espargaró suggested that a loss of motivation could occur in the face of this inertia. Which would be the start of a process of reflection leading him to consider retirement…
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