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MOTOGP RETURNS TO MISANO WITH THREE APRILIAS ON THE GRID

21 October 2021

MotoGP makes a stop at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli for the second time this season and the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini will be there in full honours, with three RS-GP bikes in the able hands of Aleix Espargaró, Maverick Viñales, and Lorenzo Savadori. An important round, with the Italian team aiming to confirm the growth trend demonstrated throughout this season.

For this round, Aleix and Maverick will have a substantial amount of data available, collected during the various tests on this circuit – a situation that both riders intend to exploit in preparing for the weekend. Lorenzo, who is recovering well after the injury he suffered in the Austrian GP which proved to be more troublesome than expected, will resume his development work with the Test Team, with an eye on performance in what will be his home race.

ALEIX ESPARGARO’
“I am arriving in Misano with decidedly positive sensations. During the first race here and especially in the tests following it, we made some significant steps forward, improving on all the RS-GP’s features. We’ve had time to recuperate our strength after the GP in Texas and I’m ready to tackle this season finale in the best possible way.”

MAVERICK VIÑALES
“Coming back to race in Misano again is special for me. This is where I tested the RS-GP for the first time and began my relationship with Aprilia. The temperatures will be lower than they were in the first round on this track – a factor that I want to take advantage of because it lets me use a softer compound at the front. I can’t wait to get back in the saddle to continue our growth. We have great potential and a lot of things to try in order to build our performance lap after lap.”

LORENZO SAVADORI
“I really want to get back on the bike and race. I still can’t say that I’m at 100% physical fitness, but the situation has improved greatly. I’m sure the home fans will give me even more motivation. We have a lot of work to do on a track that we know well and that we’ll be tackling in conditions that are different than the ones we are usually accustomed to.”