The sixth round of the WorldSBK and WorldSSP World Championships took place on the technical asphalt of MotorLand Aragon, a track characterized by long straights and extremely hard braking that demand maximum aerodynamic efficiency and thermal stability from the components. In a weekend where managing tire degradation at high temperatures was the real deciding factor, the technical solutions and fine-tuning applied to the Kawasaki bikes confirmed the solidity of the project. The Spanish weekend reinforced the upward trends seen in recent rounds, providing a massive amount of telemetry data crucial for development.
Garrett Gerloff: Top-Tier Pace
Riding the Kawasaki ZX-10RR in the premier class, Garrett Gerloff had another standout weekend, confirming that he has found the perfect feel with the bike’s setup. After demonstrating an extremely competitive race pace during practice sessions, the American capitalized on the team’s technical potential in Race 2. With surgical race management and decisive overtakes, Gerloff crossed the finish line in a splendid sixth place, close to the leading pack, and solidified his position within the Top 10 of the overall championship standings. A standout performance that validates the effectiveness of the work done on the electronics and power delivery management.
Jeremy Alcoba: Managing Grip
In the Supersport World Championship, Jeremy Alcoba faced a challenging weekend, focusing primarily on optimizing grip over the long race distance. On a track surface that put the performance of his Ninja ZX-6R to the test, the Spaniard battled hard in the large midfield group to extract the maximum potential from his bike. In the first race of the weekend, he crossed the finish line in eleventh place, gathering vital data on the rear-end dynamics. This significant haul of points allows Jeremy to maintain a consistent trend in the championship, which is valuable in view of upcoming setup changes.
Dominique Aegerter: Search for Balance
The Aragon round proved to be a tough test for Dominique Aegerter, who was engaged in extensive work to find the correct chassis balance. The Swiss rider and his team took advantage of every track session to map the bike’s responses to the heavy decelerations required by the Spanish circuit’s layout. Despite traction issues encountered when exiting the slower corners, Dominique demonstrated his usual consistency, finishing the first race in seventeenth position. The weekend was primarily focused on technical screening and data collection, which are essential for resetting the systems and making the necessary engineering adjustments for upcoming races.
