Loris Capirossi and Miguel Oliveira Dominate Aprilia All Stars Race in Misano
In a thrilling display of skill and speed, Loris Capirossi and Miguel Oliveira emerged victorious in the Aprilia All Stars event held at Misano this past Saturday. The event, which saw the participation of various renowned riders and personalities associated with the Italian manufacturer, showcased some intense competition on the track.
The race, featuring a Le Mans-style start, saw six pairs of riders battling it out over 11 laps on the powerful Aprilia RS 660 Extrema. Among the competing pairs were the legendary Loris Capirossi and the talented Miguel Oliveira, who formed a formidable team.
In a dramatic turn of events, Oliveira, starting from sixth position, quickly made his way up to second place before making a daring move to overtake Maverick Viñales. Capirossi then took over the reins and displayed exceptional riding skills to secure the victory, finishing ahead of Viñales and his partner, journalist Stefano Cordara, by a significant 8.2-second margin.
The battle for the final podium spot was intense, with Aleix Espargaró and Matteo Baiocco eventually clinching third place after a fierce contest with Edoardo Colombi and Tommaso Marcon. The Aprilia All Stars event proved to be a thrilling showcase of talent and excitement, with Capirossi and Oliveira emerging as the deserving champions of the day.