MotoGP tyre-pressure rule is ‘gambling, not motor sport’

MotoGP's tyre controversy | View in browser MOTOGP | MAT OXLEY Aprilia tech: The tyre-pressure rule is 'gambling, it's not motor sport' Aprilia chief engineer Romano Albesiano shares his thoughts on MotoGP's controversial tyre-pressure rule, how the RS-GP keeps improving, why it's so difficult to beat Ducati and how he started working on downforce aero in the 1990s In 2024 Aprilia aims to take the next step towards challenging MotoGP dominators Ducati. Chief engineer Romano Albesiano knows this won't be easy and the challenge isn't made any easier by MotoGP's controversial tyre-pressure rules, enforced for the first time midway through last season. Aprilia's Aleix Espargaró was the first rider to be penalised for running below the minimum front pressure of 1.88 bar. He was under in October's Indonesian Grand Prix (first offence, warning only) and again in the Thai GP (second offence, three-second penalty). READ MORE PHOTO: APRILIA MOTOGP | MAT OXLEY 'Working with Schwantz was a wild ride and an unbelievable privilege' Garry Taylor, whose death was announced today, led Suzuki's MotoGP team through a riotous era, earning championship success with Kenny Roberts Jr and Kevin Schwantz. He recalled the glory days in an interview last year READ MORE Share this newsletter: Stay up to date  Update your preferences to select the content you wish to receive.   UPDATE NOW  Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy. Motor Sport magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60