2023 Aprilia RS-GP
Last season, Aprilia had an impressive development in terms of results (their first MotoGP win, 8 more podiums and 2 pole positions) making the Italian team one of the championship contenders. team, in a battle that lasted until the end of the season for the championship. the most prestigious targets in every genre.
Now, Aprilia Racing faces a double challenge – asserting their potential in championship wars and continuing to grow, with several additional weapons in their arsenal, starting with the team. satellite and drivers Miguel Oliveira and Raul Fernandez, as well as an additional line of information that will come in handy in developing the RS-GP.
Massimo Rivola – CEO of Aprilia Racing
“Our growth is undeniable, as is the way we improve rapidly. It’s a road that doesn’t come by accident. We are a better company from every point of view, so I expect this trend to continue. Now our challenge will increase with the greater responsibility of a group of satellites which will, on the one hand, allow us to have more information, and will also be an important test bench for our ability to organize. our organization and analysis. Winter break is indeed one of the most laborious periods, as well as the first tests are positive, but only during the race can we judge our level against the others. competitor. We will be under more pressure and we face a new format that will present new challenges for the teams and drivers, but we are well prepared and I believe we will start the season. championships with extremely high momentum. Goal? To do better than last year.”
But the focus will certainly be on garage 41, where Aleix Espargaró will once again battle for the title after finishing fourth last season – with more than one regret.
Aleix Espargaro
“Working with Aprilia for such a long time puts a certain amount of pressure on me because I know how important results are to this company. At the same time, my maturity and the fact that I know the people I work with gives me peace of mind. The 2023 championship season will begin with a lot of unknowns. The new format with Saturday’s Sprint will require more preparation on the part of our racers but no one has been able to really gauge the real impact of this change yet. I have prepared to the best of my ability and I am confident that we will have fun again this year.”
For Maverick Viñales, the positive pressure is clear.
Maverick Vinales
“I learned a lot in 2022 about Aprilia and my team, and about myself. In this new season, we’ll be able to put everything we’ve learned during this apprenticeship into practice. I liked the new RS-GP right away. It has improved in aspects, such as early throttle management, which are fundamental to my driving style. I love the new weekend format. It will be exciting for both fans and the teams that will have the opportunity to prepare for Sunday’s race using Sprint Race. I’m eager to get started. The break was refreshing, but now I just want to get back on track!”
Technically, the development of the Aprilia RS-GP involves every aspect. The V4, which couldn’t grow during the season after losing concessions, increased power and maximum RPM while maintaining superior drivability.
The chassis architecture is based on a revised chassis based on the driver’s requirements, trying to achieve traction and stability.
Aerodynamics maintains concepts introduced in 2022, such as curved side panels or the characteristic profile of the front wing, and evolves them.
The avionics benefit from the introduction of the new Magneti Marelli ECU and refined strategic management, the object of constant work that will continue race after race.
Romano Albesiano – Technical Director Aprilia Racing
“We are quite confident that we have worked well over the winter break and the first tests have provided some confirmation of this. The technical situation will be new to us, and there is a second team to support from and from which important information can be drawn. Race weekends will also bring some changes, with the introduction of the Sprint that will require a specific approach. Every detail of the new RS-GP is an evolution of the 2022 concept, with numerical improvements of all major aspects and the development program anticipating further improvements throughout the season..”
