In the Grand Prix of Indonesia, Aprilia, achieved a historic success against Marco Bezzecchi's Raul Fernandez, Jorge Martin, and Ai Ogura. The manufacturer secured the first four podium positions for the first time. Marc Marquez finished in third place as the best rider on the Ducati, handing the World Championship lead to Martin. Aprilia Technical Director Fabiano Sterlacchini emphasized the importance of all four competitors, while also warning about reflecting the power balance of Indonesians across the entire World Championship race.
Management of the Four-Bike Race
Fabiano Sterlacchini stated that race results vary from track to track. They observed that Ducati was better on some tracks and better on others. He stressed that having four strong riders is a good situation and that managing this situation is important.
This varies from track to track. We clearly saw that Ducati was slightly better on some tracks and we were better on others throughout the season. Of course, having four strong riders is a good thing. It is good to stand against this, it is good to manage this situation.
Technical Director's Warnings
Aprilia Technical Director Fabiano Sterlacchini pointed out the issues experienced during the race. It was analyzed that Martin initially gained position and then had to regain it after losing it. Sterlacchini suggested that Jorge tried to extract the maximum possible after losing position. He argued that this was largely due to the first race phase. After gaining position, Jorge's lap times can be compared to the two leaders' times, either less or more.
He had to regain position after losing it after starting and after the first corner. Because they lost positions. Of course, I cannot judge Jorge's mind, but I think he tried to extract the maximum possible. In my opinion, this is mostly due to the first race phase. After gaining position, his lap times can be compared to the two leaders' times, either less or more.
Risk and Strategy
Chief Massimo (Rivola) stated that they are completely free to act. He said that they need to communicate with each other to determine some guidelines and lines to prevent problems. Furthermore, he mentioned that winners belong to the sport, and that roles, opportunities, and risks, even when trying to clarify them, there might still be something.
Our Chief Massimo (Rivola) already stated that we are completely free to act. Of course, let's talk to each other to prevent problems, let's determine some guidelines and lines. We saw that winners belong to the sport. Even when trying to clarify roles, opportunities, and risks, there might still be something.
Mental Strength and Development
He expressed that it is difficult to say who is stronger in a mental duel, as this can vary from race to race. In such a contest, it is important never to give up until the last drop of blood and never to give up on anything. He also mentioned that they make improvements for the motorcycles and work to extract the maximum potential from all riders every day. Today, they placed all the motorcycles ahead of Marc, gaining an extra advantage in points. There is no specific strategy; we must take the highest score in every event and every session.
It is difficult to say who is stronger in a mental duel. It can vary from race to race. In such a contest, it is important never to give up until the last drop of blood and never to give up on anything. As you saw, we have made improvements for the motorcycles. We work to extract the maximum potential from all riders every day. Today, we placed all the motorcycles ahead of Marc and gained an extra advantage in points. There is no specific strategy: we must take the highest score in every event and every session.
Importance of Individual Abilities
The Technical Director stated that they try to balance each rider through individual work. He said that positive traits spread like a virus, improving everyone's overall package. He stated that the strategy of the strongest riders is evident in combining all these qualities: strategy, intelligence, ability, and willingness to work hard. Therefore, they continue their efforts to balance these differences through individual work.
We try to balance each rider through individual work. Positive traits spread like a virus so that everyone improves their overall package. The strongest riders are evident by combining all these qualities: strategy, intelligence, ability, and willingness to work hard. We try to balance them in this way.
Concerns About Future Tracks
Between races, they expressed that they cannot fully predict which tracks Aprilia will face. Giving the Spielberg example, they expect the need to limit damage, but that weekend was really good. Sterlacchini said that they are cautious and tried to prepare as well as possible at Sepang. They felt that Katar's arrival made them more anxious about two tracks, while they believed the other tracks were quite competitive. They thought Valencia was likely balanced because Marc is normally too strong on the left corners.
Bülent does not do this every year. Ideally, you gather all the riders' characteristics in one rider. The strongest riders are evident by combining all these qualities: strategy, intelligence, ability, and willingness to work hard. We try to balance them in this way.
Raul Fernandez's Potential
They mentioned that Raul Fernandez could play an important role in the final stage of the race. The Trackhouse rider confirmed his strong pace throughout the entire weekend at Mandalika, and he finished second despite having two fingers broken. Sterlacchini expressed that Fernandez has significant development throughout the season and that they invested in him because he has great potential. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of using their different strengths when working with four riders. Raul Fernandez could play an important role.
Raul is an important part of our project. He will stay with us next year. That is why we invest in him because we believe he has great potential. In working with the four riders, the Technical Director also cares about making their different strengths usable. Raul Fernandez could play an important role. The Trackhouse rider confirmed his strong pace throughout the the entire weekend at Mandalika, and he finished second despite having two fingers broken. Sterlacchini expressed that he has significant development throughout the season and that they invested in him because he has great potential.
Statements
- This varies from track to track. We clearly saw that Ducati was slightly better on some tracks and we were better on others. Of course, having four strong riders is a good thing. It is good to stand against this, it is good to manage this situation.
- He had to regain position after losing it after starting and after the first corner. Because they lost positions. Of course, I cannot judge Jorge's mind, but I think he tried to extract the maximum possible. In my opinion, this is mostly due to the first race phase. After gaining position, his lap times can be compared to the two leaders' times, either less or more.
- Our Chief Massimo (Rivola) already stated that we are completely free to act. Of course, let's talk to each other to prevent problems, let's determine some guidelines and lines. We saw that winners belong to the sport. Even when trying to clarify roles, opportunities, and risks, there might still be something.
- It is difficult to say who is stronger in a mental duel. It can vary from race to race. In such a contest, it is important never to give up until the last drop of blood and never to give up on anything.
- As you saw, we have made improvements for the motorcycles. We work to extract the maximum potential from all riders every day. Today, we placed all the motorcycles ahead of Marc and gained an extra advantage in points. There is no specific strategy: we must take the highest score in every event and every session.
- Sometimes it is hard to say – no, because I don't want to say it. We expected to have to limit damage in Spielberg. But we had a really good weekend there.
- Raul Fernandez has "great potential".
- Raul is an important part of our project. He will stay with us next year. That is why we invest in him because we believe he has great potential. In working with the four riders, the Technical Director also cares about making their different strengths usable. Raul Fernandez could play an important role. The Trackhouse rider confirmed his strong pace throughout the entire weekend at Mandalika, and he finished second despite having two fingers broken. Sterlacchini expressed that he has significant development throughout the season and that they invested in him because he has great potential.
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