APRILIA'S Technical Director, Gigi Dall'Igna, has admitted that the World Superbike Aprilia has been struggling with fuelling problems during the first three rounds of the championship.
Reviewing the start of the year, which has seen the Italian V4 racebike getting onto the podium in its first event at Phillip Island, Dall'Igna said:
"We struggled with fuel feed problems, which meant that the pre-season tests were a bit complicated. I have to say that we were pretty good at managing the situation because when you've got problems in January, with the championship beginning at the start of March, it's not easy to remain clear-headed and focused. And we're lacking a bit of experience. For example, when the temperature changes we're struggling to find the right compromise between tyres and set-up, but we're working on it.
"I am reasonably happy with the results so far. In all three rounds we have performed well despite some difficult situations like the mistake we made in Valencia Superpole. But what we were interested in was seeing if we could be up with the best right from the start. Before the start of the championship this was a dream, now after three rounds I can say it's a reality. So far we've shown that we have done a good job, now we must make further steps forward".
