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Ai Ogura’s Technical Director Giovanni Mattarollo Makes a Strong Start!
Anyone who has witnessed the brutal competition on the race tracks knows that the first lap, and even the first few seconds of a race, are incredibly critical. This week, Giovanni Mattarollo’s performance with the Ai Ogura team proved this truth once again, demonstrating his strength. Particularly, his incredible start with the Suzuki GSX-R prototype caused a big stir in the paddock.
The Rise of the Ogura and Mattarollo Partnership
Giovanni Mattarollo entered motorsports in 2006 after receiving his degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Udine. Mattarollo spent most of his career with Aprilia Racing, during which he not only gained technical knowledge and skills but also valuable experience in human relations.
Mattarollo’s Aprilia stint began as a temporary Crew Chief in 2020, arising from a need created by Bradley Smith’s withdrawal due to COVID-19. This experience was a crucial turning point that prepared him for his later roles.
Experience Working with Racers from Various Cultures
Throughout his career, Mattarollo has worked with racers from various countries and cultural backgrounds, including Lorenzo Savadori, Dovizioso, and especially Maverick Vinales. This allowed him to understand different communication styles and adapt to the unique needs of each racer. His two seasons working alongside Miguel Oliveira further enriched this experience.
Communication and Trust: The Foundation for Success
Mattarollo emphasized that when communicating with pilots, he considers each racer’s individual characteristics. “The way each pilot experiences the motorcycle is different,” Mattarollo said. “Learning this ‘language’ is more difficult than learning English or Italian.” He added that trust between the pilot and Crew Chief is fundamental: "It's important to feel when a pilot starts to trust you. When you explain something, and they continue with those details without questioning them or requesting alternative instructions, that trust has been established. This trust makes a huge difference in performance and collaboration."
Expressing his satisfaction working alongside one of the fastest riders today, Ai Ogura, Mattarollo made optimistic predictions about the team’s future successes.
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