Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Thanks to the support of Lifenet, I had the extraordinary opportunity to experience an unforgettable day at the Italian Grand Prix at the Misano Circuit.
It was my first time, and together with colleagues from various group facilities, we witnessed a truly breathtaking show.
From the very first moment, with the roar of the engines, the thunderous cheers of the crowd, and the palpable adrenaline in the air, I knew this would be an experience impossible to put into words.
However, not everything went as hoped for the Aprilia Racing riders.
The race began under uncertain weather conditions: a light drizzle, just enough to make things interesting but unpredictable. The atmosphere was electric, the crowd on edge, and for the first time, I got to feel the tension of the Misano starting grid.
Maverick Viñales started from the eleventh position. I was ready to see his comeback, but after the initial confusion, he finished the first lap in sixteenth place. Aleix Espargaró, on the other hand, starting from thirteenth, seemed to have found a good rhythm, gaining one position. But the rain began to intensify on the seventh lap, and what seemed like a normal bike change turned into a strategic nightmare.
Both Aprilia riders were forced to pit and switch to bikes with wet settings. I, along with many other spectators, realized the complexity of these decisions in real-time: it was a critical moment where every second counted.
Unfortunately, the rain stopped shortly after, forcing Viñales and Espargaró to pit again and switch back to bikes with different tires. At that moment, I understood how unpredictable a MotoGP race can be. The weather, technical decisions, and luck play key roles.
Despite the bitter result for Aprilia Racing, experiencing this up close changed the way I see this sport. The teamwork, the speed, the intense emotions in every turn, the warmth of the fans: all of this and more made me realize how fascinating the world of MotoGP is.
Even on difficult days like this, the true spirit of competition remains alive. I can’t wait to experience more emotions on the track!
Fulvio Corcione – Marketing Office Lazzaro Spallanzani Medical Center / Piccole Figlie Hospital
