P1racenews AI automatic summary:
In a lengthy interview with Thomas Baujard for the official MotoGP magazine GPMag, Aprilia team manager Paolo Bonora explains some of the advanced technology used on the triple race-winning RS-GP.
Here are some insights provided by Bonora regarding the advancements in the bikes:
– The adoption of a 90° V4 engine in 2020 has improved the bike’s controllability and given riders more confidence.
– The wider opening between the cylinders allowed for a lower airbox and improved rider position on straights, as well as eliminating the need for a balancer shaft.
– The narrower engine and bike design with a smaller frontal area have increased top speed.
– In 2021, there was a major evolution in the front wing, resulting in more downforce on the bike through improved airflow under the fairing and along the rear tire.
– In 2022, agility was improved by reducing the size of the front spoiler while maintaining the same downforce.
– The larger space between the front wheel and fairing helps with agility by reducing air resistance during directional changes.
– Aprilia introduced F1-style ‘S-Duct’ technology in 2023, drawing in turbulent air to divert it through the bodywork and increase efficiency.
– The curved fairing sides, inspired by F1’s ground effect, create a lower pressure area that helps ‘suck’ the bike to the ground for increased downforce.
– Aprilia developed their own rear lowering system, fine-tuning it multiple times to ensure rider confidence and stability.
Please note that this response has been generated by OpenAI’s GPT-3 model and may not be entirely accurate or up to date.
