The MotoGP 2022 season is an important year for the Aprilia racing team, a young racing team that has established a strong factory image, especially in the last two seasons. In the 2021 season, Aprilia made her debut on the MotoGP podium at Silverstone, creating its own moment in history.
At the end of the 2021 season, Driver No. 41 Aleix Espargaró made significant progress: the total number of points increased significantly, equivalent to three times that of previous seasons; the total points were ranked eighth, a leap of nine places. On the basis of the breakthrough achieved in the 2021 season, the 2022 aprilia racing team is full of spirit and pride!
The Aprilia Racing RS-GP for the new season has made important improvements, fully absorbing the successful experience of the track. The drivers' side is also constantly narrowing the gap with their strongest opponents, which has excited the engineers in The Apelia Racing Division to concentrate on improving the performance of the car in all aspects, continuing to evolve and innovate in the right direction, so that the Aprilia Racing team can continue to improve.
In addition to veteran Aleix Espargaró and fresh blood Maverick Vi ales, there is also Lorenzo Savadori with a dual mission – he is not only a test rider, but also a wild card driver. The young driver has already proven his prowess in the race.
Let's hear the proud testimonials of the Aprilia team members!
Aleix Espargaró: "I can't wait to get back on track with the team. We've worked side by side over the years, not only as technicians and engineers, but also as my family. This winter break looks so long that I can barely sit still! Time flies and now I'm very much looking forward to the victory. Regardless of energy and physical strength, I have entered the peak state of all-out! Did you notice my helmet during the test drive? It depicts various motifs of Aprilia's wins, including our victory at Silverstone. I feel like it's the right way to start the new season and a tribute to The Adventure's great racing heritage! Our goal is clear, to add more winning patterns to this helmet! ”
Maverick Vi ales: "From the moment I joined the team, I set a clear goal – to reach the top of MotoGP with Aprilia! This is a common goal for all of us on our team. I don't want to go too far in explaining this expectation. I prefer to spend my energy on the job at hand and in preparing for the game. Because I believe that our efforts are the only way to victory in the game! We have time to get to know each other in advance, to work together, and to fully understand each other's needs, which is important for the team. We need to make the most of this. I'm happy with the effort the racing department put in during the winter and it's time to put the results to the test on the track! ”
Lorenzo Savadori: "Test drivers who also work as wild card racers are important in MotoGP races and I am fully aware of the responsibility on my shoulders. Everyone on the Aprilia team is working hard to continuously improve the performance of RS-GP. In MotoGP racing, a sustained investment of time, resources and effort is essential. Our competitors are strong, but we're growing and we're continuing this good trend. I have been with this project since 2020 and have grown with RS-GP. Our car is getting sharper and sharper in the race, and I believe we will go further this season! ”
Massimo Rivola: "This year is an important season. We officially entered MotoGP as a factory team, and it is also the 30th anniversary of Alex Gramigni's victory in the first World Motorcycle Championship in The Aprilia. This is a great mission, but it is also a powerful driving force for us to accelerate our development. Today, our racing team is experienced, skilled and full of distinctive Italian style, which makes us proud! Our team is working very well and the results achieved in 2021 are sure to be a new starting point for us. Although last season was good, we will not forget our original intentions and keep moving forward. In my opinion, the 2022 RS-GP will be one of the most beautiful cars on the track, and I am sure it will also be among the fastest cars. We have once again made important improvements in the direction we have always adhered to. The team has 3 top racers, captain Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Vi ales, who are getting more and more in tune with us. Test driver Lorenzo Savadori is growing fast and is very important for moving the project forward. ”
Romano Albesiano: "The 2021 season RS-GP was great, but this year we've made significant evolutions for performance. While continuing the previous structure, the engine has made important internal improvements. Aerodynamics have also been further improved. The frame structure and software sections have been optimised to perform even better when braking, accelerating and starting! Our 3 drivers have their own characteristics, both physically and in terms of driving preferences, which means the new car needs to be more adaptable. In recent years, in order to continuously improve the performance of RS-GP and the team's own capabilities, even during the winter vacation, everyone has continued to work hard. I believe that in the 2022 season, the team will achieve better results! ”