MotoGP race winner Fermin Aldeguer shared that his Gresini team made progress in handling low-grip conditions during the Valencia test but cautioned that the results might not fully reflect reality due to unusual track grip. The 20-year-old, who impressed in his rookie season last year with a win at the Indonesian Grand Prix, continued to show strong form by finishing fourth overall in the post-season test after 55 laps.
For next season, Aldeguer will ride the GP25, which features a package largely similar to his previous bike, with minor aerodynamic changes and electronic updates. A major focus during testing was optimizing the bike’s performance under low-grip conditions. However, Aldeguer noted that the track grip last weekend made these findings somewhat “fake” or not entirely reliable.
He explained that while the aero parts and electronics saw some updates, the base of the GP24 remained strong. Aldeguer aimed to improve pace and control in low-grip scenarios, focusing more on electronic adjustments rather than the bike’s setup. His work involved developing different electronics maps for qualifying and race conditions, specifically tweaking throttle and traction control settings.
Aldeguer nearly had a crash during a late fast lap with fresh tires, managing to save the bike in the final corner where braking effectiveness dropped due to cooler track temperatures and lower sun exposure. He admitted arriving at the braking point faster than before due to the new rear tire but expressed satisfaction with his performance, hoping to translate this into strong race results when the season starts.
Fan Take: Aldeguer’s cautious optimism and focus on electronics tuning highlight the increasing importance of tech refinements in MotoGP. For fans, this signals thrilling advancements in bike performance and race strategy that could redefine competition dynamics next season.
