L'ing. Giulio Bernardelle racconta i segreti della MotoGP: da Rossi a Biaggi fino a Dall'Igna

Verona - Giulio Bernardelle retraced his career, which began with the goal of working in Formula 1 and then developed into the MotoGP World Championship with Aprilia. He recounted his entry into the racing department thanks to a university collaboration on vehicle dynamics and described the technical environment of the 1990s, marked by innovation and method. He recalled his first meetings with Valentino Rossi, emphasizing his light-heartedness and ability to transform himself during racing. He analyzed riders like Harada, Capirossi, and Melandri, highlighting the differences between talent, method, and human approach. He explained the technical choices behind Aprilia projects, between twin-cylinder and four-cylinder engines, and the decisive role of the organization led by Jan Witteveen. Bernardelle also discussed his long-standing relationship with Gigi Dall'Igna. The move to Honda highlighted the cultural clash between European and Japanese methods. Bernardelle emphasized the importance of the driver-engineer relationship and mutual trust. Finally, he reflected on the evolution of MotoGP and its current approach, oriented toward simplicity and essential design. Interview by René Pierotti, edited by Luca Catasta 00:00 – 07:20 Origins, passion for motorsports, and the F1 dream 07:20 – 14:40 Joining Aprilia and the first years in the racing department 14:40 – 22:00 Valentino Rossi: first meetings and working methods 22:00 – 29:20 Rider analysis (Harada, Capirossi, Melandri, Sakata) 29:20 – 36:40 Aprilia technical projects and 500cc development (bikes vs. 4-cylinder) 36:40 – 44:00 The Witteveen method and winning organization 44:00 – 51:20 Honda, Bridgestone, and cultural differences 51:20 – 59:19 MotoGP anecdotes, riders, mistakes, and current vision ________________________________________________________________________ Buy our clothing: https://link.moto.it/3TP0A5j Find your used motorcycle: https://www.moto.it/moto-usate IG:   / motoit   FB:   / moto.it   Telegram: https://t.me/+SI91PIKXQSLJtnRw