FOUR APRILIAS IN Q2 AS A TESTAMENT TO PROGRESS MADE, EVEN ON A TRADITIONALLY DIFFICULT CIRCUIT LIKE THIS ONE

TIME TO WORK ON REDUCING THE GAP AHEAD OF TOMORROW’S GRAND PRIX

Aprilia Racing continues growing, at times substantiated by thrilling results, such as the first and second place finishes a week ago in the Barcelona race (the only MotoGP team to have achieved this result this season), and at times with less flashy but just as significant results.
The Misano circuit, not exactly a favourite for the RS-GP, had Maverick and Aleix finishing the Sprint race on Saturday with a good placement, sixth and eighth respectively.

An even more significant result was seeing all four Aprilias on the track in Q2. Viñales and Fernandez, who had already gone straight through thanks to being in the top ten on Friday, were joined by Espargaró and Oliveira, first and second in the first qualifying session today. At the end of Q2, the two factory riders had taken spots on the second row (Maverick fourth and Aleix sixth), whereas the Cryptodata RNF riders occupied the fourth row in the tenth (Oliveira) and twelfth spots (Fernandez).

In the race, Maverick and Aleix stayed just behind the leaders, but without ever finding what they needed to close the gap, at least with the riders battling for third. Now, taking advantage of the data from the Sprint Race and the riders’ reports, work is underway in the garage to improve the RS-GP machines ahead of tomorrow’s Grand Prix.

Aprilia Racing would like to take a moment today to remember Mike Trimby and express our condolences for his passing. Our most heartfelt and sincere thoughts go out to his family, his loved ones, and IRTA.

ALEIX
“Even though it may seem like a disappointing result, I can actually consider myself satisfied. On an unfavourable track, after yesterday’s difficulties, I was able to finish close to Maverick who rides extremely well here and not far from the podium. Even physically, I felt better than expected. I thought I would wake up in pain, but I can say that I did not have any big problems. We’ll see what we’re able to do in the long race, which is a very different situation from today.”

MAVERICK
“Today, with the soft tyre I did not find the best feeling. The bike moved around a lot. This is something that we need to figure out and work on. Tomorrow things could go differently. In race configuration with the medium tyre, we demonstrated that we can be extremely fast. The Sprint Race was still important to understand how the bike is working and to better prepare for the long race. Being out front from the start will be fundamental.”

Today’s press release is first and foremost dedicated to Mike Trimby, who passed away last night. Here are Nadia Padovani’s words…
 
“The departure of Mike Trimby leaves a huge void in the championship and in our hearts. As the founder and president of IRTA, Mike was key in the growth and development of our championship. If we have reached the current organisational and professional levels is without a doubt thanks to Mike’s efforts and passion. Speaking for the whole Gresini Racing, we’d like to extend the most heartfelt condolences to Irene and all the guys at IRTA.”

ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 90TH ANNIVERSARY, THE BRIANZA-BASED COMPANY CONFIRMS A HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP

In the year in which it celebrates its 90th anniversary, Dell'Orto S.p.A confirms its commitment alongside Aprilia Racing in the MotoGP World Championship. A collaboration that has distant origins and has its roots in the 125 and 250 categories, continuing in World Superbike with the multi-winner RSV4 and arriving in MotoGP in 2015.

In the top category of two-wheel prototypes, DELLORTO is the supplier of the throttle body used on the Aprilia V4 engine. A 1000cc unit capable of delivering more than 270 horsepower with a rotation speed well in excess of 17,000 rpm. All this while withstanding the tremendous stresses of modern MotoGP, a hyper-competitive championship in which Aprilia and DELLORTO together challenge the world's top competitors.

An all-Italian technological pairing, as confirmed by Aprilia Racing CEO Massimo Rivola: "The announcement of this renewal, a symbol of the strong technical and human bond between Aprilia and DELLORTO, comes on the occasion of a very significant birthday. 90 years of history, passion and innovation make DELLORTO an indispensable partner for us, with whom we will be proud to collaborate over the next two years... and beyond!".

"The technological level of the current MotoGP has reached incredible levels - the words of Romano Albesiano, Aprilia Racing Technical Director - Precisely for this reason having partners at your side who are able to contribute to the growth of the project becomes fundamental. With DELLORTO the symbiosis is total, our companies have innovation as their main focus and applying it to the fastest motorbikes in the world is both a commitment and confirmation of an aptitude for challenge".

Andrea Dell'Orto - Vice President Dell'Orto S.p.A.: "In racing, goals are everything. Crossing a finish line means having been reliable, having placed those who put their trust and dreams in us in the best possible conditions to reach their goal. To have been a partner of Aprilia for years and to know that we will be so for the next ones to come is for us a source of great pride".

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Saturday 23rd September
Meet from 3pm & RnR ‘til late!
Sunday 24th September – Bike Day
10am – 5pm

Celebrate with the 64 year-old Norton Owners Club at the Ace all that is Norton, this year being the prestigious marque’s 125th anniversary.
 
With a long history of racing successes, famously including the IoM TT, and manufacturing bikes since 1902, the Norton heritage includes singles, twins, rotaries and today’s V4’s, from the magnificent Manx and Commandos, to the legendary Featherbed frames and Roadholder forks.

Come along to celebrate and enjoy on this anniversary weekend at the Ace.

 Meet at the Ace on Saturday 23rd September from 3 p.m. onwards for a natter prior to an evening’s entertainment with live rock n’ roll band “The Outcasts” and DJ courtesy of the Norton Owners Club.
 
Stay overnight Saturday at any of the many hotels close to the cafe and the nearby Wembley Stadium area, and/or come up for Sunday to join the main Norton display with a multitude of awards being handed out for best, most interesting, best custom, etc. bikes, again courtesy of the NOC.

For hotels close to the Ace, scroll down here.
 
See you at the Ace!