For the end of the season, Aprilia will present itself with its beautiful red livery aptly named (RED) which, in addition to beautifying the RS-GP, is a support initiative for a good cause. The partnership between the Piaggio Group and this logo has lasted since 2016. (RED) was founded in 2006 by Bono and Bobby Shriver, with the aim of raising awareness about the fight against health emergencies around the world. A battle that never ends. Initially focused on the fight against AIDS, today it is the COVID pandemic that is in the news…
For information, the action of (RED) generated nearly 700 million dollars for the Global Fund, helping more than 220 million people around the world. At a time when we are fighting a pandemic, the legitimacy of this logo has perhaps never been more obvious. “ First of all, I am happy to take up the colors of (RED), it is important that our wonderful sport also makes its closeness felt with those who are fighting in the world to improve this difficult situation » comments the activist on all subjects Aleix Espargaró.
The pilot of 32 years also focuses on what awaits him in this meeting MotoGP from Valencia: “ the low temperatures during this period do not help us but if we really want to aim for important results we must also work on this limitation. Our season has undoubtedly been positive, with encouraging signs and above all constant competitiveness throughout the championship ».
Aprilia mobilizes for a good cause
For his part, the new recruit Maverick Vinales added : " for me it will be the first time with the colors of (RED) and I must say that I will be proud to make my contribution to the effort of so many people who, in recent months, are fighting against the pandemic ».
He finishes : " it will also be my first time with the RS-GP on this circuit: I don't know how it will behave but it does for us on every track. I hope the weather will be stable so I can work on the RS-GP. The idea this weekend is to focus on riding style rather than major variations in settings. So we will start from a stable base and try to make the most of it ».
