Aleix Espargaro says the 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike felt as fast as a Formula 1 car through some of Losail International Circuit’s tricky corners in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race.
Aprilia overhauled its V4-powered RS-GP over the winter, with its new aerodynamic concept turning heads when it was seen for the first time at the Sepang test last month. The updated bike appears to be a clear step forward over 2023, with Espargaro enjoying a strong run to third in the half-distance race in Qatar on Saturday, finishing right behind race winner Jorge Martin and second-placed Brad Binder .
“The first five laps when everybody used a lot of power, a lot of torque, there was nothing I could do. I braked very late, but I couldn't catch them on the acceleration. “We have no more power to put on the floor but after 5-6 laps when the tyre grip dropped I maintained my acceleration and they dropped a lot so hopefully tomorrow the second part of the race will be good for us.
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