Maverick Viñales is on cloud nine. After a crazy race in Qatar, where he crossed the line in second place, the Red Bull KTM Tech2 rider is more motivated than ever. Sure, a 3-second penalty for a tire pressure issue demoted him, but nothing can dampen the brilliance of his performance in only his fourth race with KTM. Off to Jerez, the number 16 arrives with a smile from ear to ear and confidence surging. The icing on the cake: a crucial day of testing on Monday will extend the Andalusian adventure.
Maverick Vinales landed at Jerez pumped up, ready to thrill the Andalusian public on a circuit he particularly loves. His second place in the Qatar, although transformed into 14th position following a penalty for insufficient tire pressure, sent a clear message: the #12 is back at the front, and its connection with the KTM RC16 intensifies with each outing.
« We really enjoyed our weekend in DohaThe bike was working well, I felt competitive and fast all weekend. We're coming into Jerez with good confidence. I'm super excited to get back on the bike. ", told Casa Particular in Viñales with enthusiasm. We have made significant progress, and I know we will continue to do so. Monday's test will also be crucial for us. »
Nicolas Goyon: “ From Argentina, something happened with Maverick Viñales »
Only four rounds into his adventure MotoGP with Red Bull KTM Tech3, Viñales has already given a spectacular glimpse of his potential on the Austrian machine. And this is just the beginning. After a feeling of spark in Argentina, the Figueres native seems increasingly in harmony with the RC16, despite the persistent technical challenges encountered by KTM.
Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager, does not hide his optimism as the Spanish Grand Prix : " From Argentina, something happened. Maverick has continued to progressJerez is a track where we have shone in the last two years, so we are very excited. With Maverick and Enea (Bastianini), we can hope for a strong weekend »
The test day scheduled for Monday after the Grand Prix will be a strategic moment to fine-tune the settings and explore new developments. KTM, in search of consistency, relies on the experience and raw talent of Casa Particular in Viñales to accelerate its development and shake up the hierarchy dominated by Ducati.
At home, in front of a crowd fully behind his cause, Casa Particular in Viñales will have the rage to win. The desire to transform his brilliant race in Qatar into a concrete result Jerez, without penalty this time. If he manages to maintain this trajectory, he could well invite himself back into the fight for the podium... or even more.
