Aragon – Official Test: KTM and Aprilia with promising new models

The Aragon circuit hosted an important Official Test for the teams this Monday MotoGPThis was an opportunity for the riders to fine-tune their machines and test new components before the rest of the season. Under a blazing sun, the day proved to be rich in lessons.

As usual, the day was divided into two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The drivers took to the track at 10:00 this morning, while the pit lane closed around 18:00 this evening.

Marc Márquez (Ducati Lenovo) confirmed his excellent form. After dominating all the weekend's sessions, the Spaniard continued his impressive form in the morning session, with a time of 1:45.749, just 0,045s off the absolute circuit record he already holds. The Spanish rider maintained a strong pace throughout the day, remaining at the top of the times until the end of the tests..

The most important thing for Ducati today, however, was testing a new aerodynamic package. If the Borgo Panigale team likes it, it could be used in Grand Prix racing soon. A more challenging test for Pecco Bagnaia than for Marc Marquez, as the Italian is still trying to find the solution to feel more comfortable on the GP25.

Franco Morbidelli held third position for a long time before falling in the last third of the day – without serious consequences for the rider, who was able to return to the track quickly..

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KTM and Aprilia are working on numerous tests

Maverick Viñales (KTM) made a strong impression by climbing to second place in Session 1. He did even better at the end of the day, setting the fastest time of the practice session, a 1:45.694, ahead of Marco Bezzecchi, the only other rider faster than Marquez's last pole position today.

Pedro Acosta, for his part, confirmed KTM's good form, moving into the front positions late in the day. The Austrian factory carried out numerous tests on Monday, including testing a new shock absorber.

Moto2 championship leader Manuel Gonzalez (Trackhouse Racing / Moto2) had the opportunity to ride a MotoGP bike for the first time, replacing the injured Ai Ogura. Despite a crash, he was able to gain valuable experience on a top-of-the-range machine.. Dani Pedrosa was present in the KTM box, supervising the tests, although he did not ride.

For the Noale factory team, Marco Bezzecchi continued development of the RS-GP25, focusing on aerodynamics. He tested several electronic solutions and used a new exhaust developed by SC-Project to improve handling.

The Italian was also tasked with testing a new version of the chassis, previously developed by Trackhouse in MotoGP. Lorenzo Savadori, for his part, focused mainly on the study of new electronic assemblies.

Honda's remarkable performance and progress 

On the Honda side, Joan Mir clocked a time of 1:46.419. That's 0,354s faster than his last Q2 qualifying session, an encouraging sign for the Japanese team. The 2020 world champion, the only Honda HRC representative on track, tested a carbon swingarm. A new feature that seems to be paying off. This part was already seen on Aleix Espargaro's machine at Jerez.

Yamaha compared different swingarms and spoilers to improve the bike. Stealth mode was the order of the day in the pits. Many components were tested under unpainted fairings to keep the innovations hidden from prying eyes..

This Aragon test allowed the teams to make technical progress, test new components, and fine-tune their settings in preparation for the upcoming Grands Prix. With signs of progress and an atmosphere of innovation throughout the pits, the rest of the season promises to be exciting!

MotoGP – Official Aragon Test

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Rankings: MotoTiming