Not just Ducati
In recent years, at manufacturer level, the flag of Italy in motorcycling has been carried high by Ducati. The Borgo Panigale manufacturer became the one to beat, monopolizing podiums, victories and titles with an unstoppable patrol of eight bikes that very often fought with each other, leaving the competition behind. The last race in Austin, however, relaunched the ambitions of another Italian consortium, smaller but equally rooted in the history of motorsport: Aprilia.
Maverick’s masterpiece
The extraordinary double victory for Maverick Viñales in Austin, with the success that came first in the Sprint and then in the Sunday race, launched the Spaniard to third place in the world standings, behind Jorge Martín and Enea Bastianini but ahead of the reigning world champion Pecco Bagnaia, currently only fifth in the championship . According to the CEO Massimo Rivolainterviewed by Corriere dello Sportthe American result is not an isolated episode, but the demonstration of speed of the RS-GP24.
Race to the top
“In Austin we won the Sprint and the Grand Prix, taking what we missed in Portugal in Sunday’s race – underlined Rivola – the RS-GP is not yet the bike to beat, but it travels well on every type of track. Beating manufacturers like Ducati, with the eight Desmosedicis, and the four KTMs instils a priceless sense of satisfaction.And”. At this point nothing prevents you from doing so think bigas confirmed by the CEO himself: “Title? We are really here, as explained by the performance in Texas. The team is there, the bike is there, the riders are there. Last year we finished third in the Constructors’ standings. This year we’re aiming for second place, at least“.
