Aprilia has unveiled the livery of the RS-GP that will compete in the 2023 MotoGP world championship on the Portimao track, where the last tests will be held over the weekend and the new season will kick off on Sunday 26th.
'The Secret weapons', or 'the Secret Weapon' available to Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Vinales (supported by test driver Lorenzo Savadori) will have a more powerful V4 engine and a revised chassis based on the riders' requests, the search for traction and stability.
The aerodynamics take up the concepts introduced in 2022 such as the contoured sidewall or the characteristic configuration of the front wing.
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For the first time Aprilia will also have a satellite team "which, while on the one hand it will allow us to have much more information available, will also be an important test bench for our organizational and analytical skills" said Massimo Rivola, CEO of Aprilia Racing.
"Being with Aprilia for a long time places a certain amount of pressure on me, because I know how important results are for this company - commented Espargarò - The 2023 Championship starts full of unknowns: the new format with the Sprint Race on Saturday will require us riders an even better preparation, but no one knows yet how to assess the real impact of the change".
"I liked the new RS-GP right away, it has improved in aspects, such as throttle management when first opening,