The Aragon Grand Prix, the twelfth round of the 2024 MotoGP season, marks the return of competition to the Motorland circuit after an absence in 2023. Aprilia Racing riders Maverick Viñales and Aleix Espargaró are determined to put in a good showing at the Spanish track, each with clear motivations and objectives for this weekend.
Maverick Vinalesafter a difficult weekend in Austriais eager to return to the top positions on a circuit where he has already enjoyed success, notably with a victory in Moto2 and 2014. His best result in MotoGP at Aragon is a
fourth place, and he hopes to improve that record this year.
Vinales is confident as he approaches this round: ” Aragon is a very particular circuit, where it will be fundamental to understand what the level of grip will be.
With the new asphaltwe will have to carefully assess the conditions. I think this is a track where we can do very well.. We are very motivated and we will give 100%.. »
The key to success, according to Vinaleswill lie in adapting to the conditions offered by the new track surface. Good grip could offer a significant advantage to the team Apriliawho has shown competitive potential throughout the season.
Aleix Espargaró: « The last time we raced here we achieved a podium with Aprilia »
Aleix Espargarómeanwhile, arrives at Motorland with a positive mindset, especially after his podium in the Sprint at Spielberg. The trackAragon has a special meaning for Espargaronot only because it is in Spain, his home country, but also because he achieved his first MotoGP podium there in
2014 and one podium with Aprilia in 2022.
Pour Espargarothis Grand Prix is all the more important as it will mark its last participation
at the Aragon Grand Prix as a MotoGP rider: ” It’s a track that I really like, where I got my first podium in MotoGP. This year there is new asphalt, so it will be interesting to see it.. The conditions are good because the last time we raced here we achieved a podium with Aprilia. I can’t wait to get back on track and face what will be the last Aragon Grand Prix of my career. ».
The
Aragon Grand Prix promises to be a decisive weekend for Aprilia Racing and its pilots.
Vinales et
Espargaro both have fond memories of this track and arrive motivated to perform on this demanding layout. The new asphalt of Motorland will be a key factor for the teams and drivers, and Aprilia hopes that this opportunity will allow them to shine once again in 2024. With the end of his MotoGP careerEspargaro
approaching, this Aragon Grand Prix has a special meaning, both for him and for his many Spanish fans.
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