Jack Miller has described aerodynamics as the “last piece of the puzzle” in the development of MotoGP bikes, as engineers continue to squeeze out more performance from the current rulebook.
Aero devices have been gaining prevalence in MotoGP ever since Ducati first introduced winglets on its bike in the mid-2010s, with other manufacturers also jumping on the bandwagon after seeing how it transformed the performance of the Desmosedici.
“But where does it end? Where does it keep going? I don't know.' Aprilia Racing Team bike Photo by: Gold and Goose / Motorsport Images Aprilia grabbed headlines in pre-season testing when it debuted a radically overhauled version of the RS-GP, featuring a big wing on the rear and a new carbon panel on the swingarm.
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