NEW PARTS TO TEST AT SILVERSTONE
Aprilia has brought new developments for Stefan Bradl’s MotoGP prototype RS-GP to England, which he tested already during Friday’s free practice sessions.
The main focus was on a new swing-arm for the team’s Aprilia RS-GP. The experienced MotoGP rider also realized soon benefits of the new parts soon, so Bradl would like to use them for remaining weekend.
#6 Stefan BRADL (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, Aprilia), FP1: 18. – 2´05.956 (9/16) / FP2: 20. – 2´04.416 (15/16):
“During both session we tried a new swing-arm that obviously seems to provide some advantages. But in order to take full benefit of it, first we need to solve the problems we endured today coming out of the corners. We need to make the bike a bit less twitchy. However, I would like to continue working with the new swing-arm and if we’re able to eliminate these issues, I think we’ll be able to make some more valuable improvements.”
Combined Practice Times FP1/FP2:
1 Jorge LORENZO / SPA / Movistar Yamaha MotoGP / Yamaha / 2´02.338 (FP2)
2 Marc MARQUEZ / SPA / Repsol Honda Team / Honda / 2´02.371 +0.033 (FP2)
3 Bradley SMITH / GBR / Monster Yamaha Tech 3 / Yamaha / 2´02.531 +0.193 (FP2)
20 Stefan BRADL / GER / Aprilia Racing Team Gresini / Aprilia / 2´04.416 + 2.078 (FP2)