Aprilia’s Massimo Rivola admitted “we all know there will likely be issues” with the rider line-up after Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin went 1-2 at MotoGP’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
The Italian producer took first place in all three world championships held in Brazil final weekend, with Marco Vezzecchi forward of Jorge Martin to steer the crew 1-2.
Bezzecchi is at present 11 factors forward of Martin within the standings. The latter got here after scoring his first podium in Aprilia colours with third place within the dash and second place within the grand prix.
It has been a powerful begin to the 12 months for Martin, with a fourth place podium in Thailand not distant, and his confidence rising in RS-GP.
Rivola prepares for tense crew conflict in Aprilia
Rivola mentioned in Brazil on Sunday that he believed Martin had extra to point out given his lack of time on the bike, however was cautious that he was at present having “issues” managing each.
“I feel Jorge nonetheless has some room for enchancment as a result of he has had so few miles on this bike,” he instructed the official MotoGP web site.
“I do know there will likely be issues when you’ve gotten two riders that quick.
“I don’t need to say I’m trying ahead to issues.
“However we all know we now have to take motion rapidly. It is good to have riders of that stage.”
“There’s a cause I selected it and I would like to have the ability to handle them effectively.”
Whereas reigning champions Ducati are off to a dominant begin, Rivola stays grounded on Aprilia’s present scenario, celebrating its fourth straight race win for the reason that finish of final season.
“Sadly, final 12 months’s one did not convey any factors this 12 months,” he added.
“I’ll know if he’s prepared, I’ll know if he’s not prepared.
“I feel we’re simply not used to being on the high.
“The one factor we will do is keep humble and work the identical approach we all the time have.
“If we find yourself on this place on the finish of the season, will probably be very emotional and there will likely be extra to study. We’re right here to study.
“Effectively, with the rule adjustments, the period will ultimately begin on the finish of the season.
“Nonetheless, after two races, the whole lot within the classification has already modified.
“So I feel we now have a superb bike. I feel we’re a really robust crew. I feel we’re an ideal manufacturing facility. We’ve got nice folks at Noale. The general bundle is superb.”
