Redding happy with ‘consistent improvements’ at Aprilia

Aprilia’s new-boy Scott Redding has completed a thorough three-day test at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. The ex Moto2 race winner notched up a total of 189 laps on his way to finish 20th overall.

“These tests were good overall. I am especially pleased with the consistent improvements, day by day, both in terms of development of the 2018 RS-GP and in terms of my feeling in the saddle,” began the 18-time GP winner.

“We did a tight testing schedule which was necessary in order to then define the technical package for the first race. This morning we took a step forward in terms of braking. Even if it gets a bit difficult to have the right reference when the temperatures rise, I think the direction we are going is promising.

“We are constantly working on several fronts because we are developing the new bike while I am adapting my style to the RS-GP. We could have been a few tenths faster on our time attack but, to be honest, I think that we have other priorities at the moment,” said the Brit, who will be with his third manufacturer since joining the championship in 2014.

The MotoGP paddock will now have a rest for a couple of weeks, before going to Qatar at the start of March for the final pre-season tests, ahead of the opening round under floodlights at Losail.