P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Maverick Vinales concluded the Valencia MotoGP fastest for Aprilia after beginning work on the 2024 bike.
Aprilia’s factory rider, Vinales, had a consistently fast performance throughout the day and managed to overtake Marc Marquez in the final hour. Vinales, who didn’t win any races last season, wants a more complete bike for the upcoming season to change that. He tried different aerodynamics, swingarms, seats, and fuel tanks during the test to find the right setup for him and be more confident. Vinales was the strongest Aprilia rider in the latter part of 2023 and aims to start the next season with the confidence to compete for race wins. He wants a bike that brakes late but turns tight, as well as more acceleration pickup, to gain an advantage over traditional riding styles. Improving starts was also a key focus, which was successfully achieved.
