Maverick Viñales, in Misano the debut with the'Aprilia

Maverick Viñales, Aprila debut

The debut of Maverick Viñales riding the Aprilia RS-GP will have as background the Italian asphalt of Misano Adriatico. The first contact between the Spanish rider and the Italian team is scheduled for two days of testing on August 31-September 1.

Thus begins the path of Maverick’s insertion into the new structure that will accompany him throughout the 2022 season, a gradual approach to the best fellowship essential in an extraordinary championship like the modern MotoGP.

“From a technical point of view, it’s always fascinating to listen to the impressions of a rider who gets on your bike for the first time – comments dt Romano Albesiano -. Especially dealing with a champion like Maverick, whom we have the pleasure of welcoming into the Aprilia Racing family. After the great work brought to the track by the racing department in the last two years, we add yet another piece to the path of growth that we are undertaking with encouraging results. Clearly the first approach involves a very practical adaptation phase, at the level of ergonomics and preferences that we know vary for each rider. But I am confident that Maverick’s talent and speed will emerge right away and I look forward to starting to work together.”