Aprilia faced challenges in evaluating its new MotoGP aerodynamics package during the post-race test in Valencia, citing limited time for a proper assessment due to rain delays.
The adverse weather conditions disrupted the one-day test, causing significant track time loss in the morning and extending the session by half-an-hour.
Rider Marco Bezzecchi highlighted the mixed feelings and lack of sufficient testing time to fully understand the new aerodynamics package’s performance.
Despite some positive aspects, the team acknowledged lingering doubts and negatives that arise from condensed testing schedules, calling for comprehensive analysis before any decisions are made.
Back-to-back testing between the updated bike and the final 2025-specification RS-GP was hindered by the time constraints, impacting the depth of data collected.
Bezzecchi emphasized the importance of back-checks and the challenges of making definitive decisions in a one-day post-season test, especially after extensive mileage on the 2025 bike.
