MotoGP, Aprilia shows the RS-GP24. Espargaro and Vinales: “Continuous growth”

The Noale team presents the 2024 bike. Many aerodynamic innovations, including the frame, front part and tail. Confident pilots. Aleix: “Never had such a strong team.” Maverick: “If I’m in front of the first corner, I can do well”

Federico Mariani

Third and fifth in the last two World Cups MotoGP for teams, factory training Aprilia aims to consolidate its leading role also in the 2024 season, which starts on March 10th. Pilots confirmed Aleix Espargaro And Maverick Viñales, the new RS-GP has been renewed in shape. The bike from the Noale brand was presented via streaming on the eve of the last pre-season tests in Qatar. After a short clip, in which the 2024 bike seems to escape into the world before being affectionately tamed by its riders, it’s the CEO’s turn Massimo Rivola take the floor: “The key word is innovation. A concept that we have tried to carry forward in recent years”.

renovation

And speaking of innovative aspects, he is the engineer Roman Albesian to explain what the new features are: “There is a very advanced aerodynamic study. We notice a different concept of the front wing and the research is also found in the totally new rear side. But the chassis is also different from the past, as is the swingarm, various aspects of the engine and the electronics. This bike has many new features.” The tester will also contribute to the growth process Lorenzo Savadoriwho will benefit from wild cards for the Jerez, Mugello and Assen events.

the pilots

The pilots are satisfied. Aleix Espargarowinner of two races last season, explains: “The project has grown a lot. You can’t imagine how far we’ve come and I’m proud of it. I think I have the strongest team behind me in eight years now, when I arrived in Aprilia. We are ready to fight.” Maverick Viñales he echoes: “Every time we have lapped on the track there have been improvements. This is something new for us. I like the bike, it seems ‘sharp’. We work on simple things and I know one thing: if I manage to stay in front from the start first corner, I will be able to get an excellent result.”



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