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Aprilia proclaims ‘very interesting’ developments as it bids to give Marco Bezzecchi a bike to ‘get the best from his talents’
Aprilia Racing team manager Paolo Bonora is pleased with the progress made on the Aprilia RS-GP during the post-Aragon MotoGP test, with new aero and electronic developments expected in the second half of the season. Despite a crash in qualifying, Marco Bezzecchi managed two eighth place finishes at the Aragon MotoGP, following a successful British MotoGP victory. The season has proven challenging for Aprilia, with hopes high for title contention with Bezzecchi and injured champion Jorge Martin in the roster. Bezzecchi’s sixth-place finish at COTA stands out besides his win, but improvements in his performance are being prioritized. The recent test focused on enhancing Bezzecchi’s feel on the RS-GP for time attack mode, showing promising results for the Italian rider. Bonora believes the new aero developments and electronic improvements will be beneficial for Bezzecchi and the team going into the latter part of the season. The team aims to enhance not just qualifying but also the bike’s aerodynamics during races to fully utilize Bezzecchi’s skills.
