"This is an important GP for Aprilia, but the first day was not simple, despite the fact that we are giving it our all. We used these first sessions to create a base on which to work, since I have Pietro with me as my new crew chief. The first impact was good. He is a calm and thoughtful person, but of course, he needs to understand how the RS-GP works and what my needs are. I tried the new engine evolution, which behaves very differently than the previous one, and at the moment we are unable to take full advantage of the potential. We need to fine tune the electronics management in order to adapt to the new characteristics. I hope that we will be able to prepare a more effective package for qualifying and the race based on the data we have collected."

"I felt very comfortable this morning. I started with the same setup as Silverstone, which seems to work better here. The feeling with the bike is good. I found a good rhythm and I was able to work on the various tyre options. The RS-GP feels more reactive and more responsive to my demands. In the afternoon, we continued in this direction. To be honest, I really can't explain the crash. Maybe a bit of humidity made the temperature drop a few degrees. Then, having to use the second bike, I struggled to improve my times, but I am happy. It's nice to find the right pace straight away at Aprilia's home race."