Maverick Viñales, who moved from Aprilia to Tech3 KTM for 2025, is making waves in MotoGP. Just six points behind Pedro Acosta, the top KTM rider in the standings, the Spaniard is impressing with his fighting spirit and convincing results. He has made one of his best starts to a MotoGP season in years.
After having left Aprilia to join Tech3 KTM in 2025, Maverick Vinales gives new meaning to the word "resilience" - and is now reaping praise from the paddock, both for its results and for its intact fighting spirit.
À 29 years, Casa Particular in Viñales didn't just survive the turbulent transfer window that saw him leave a competitive machine: he decided to rebuild everything, hand in hand with Manu Cazeaux, its historic team leader. A bold bet… and one that paid off.
Sylvain Guintoli, a savvy consultant and former MotoGP rider, is full of praise for crash.net : " He found something new with Manu Cazeaux. When Maverick feels good on the bike, he has a gift for magic. He is an exceptional driver, truly technical, magnificent to watch riding. »
Sylvain Guintoli: “ Maverick Viñales has found something with Manu Cazeaux »
And the numbers speak for themselves: a masterful second place in Qatar, marred only by a penalty for low tire pressure, then a solid P4 in Jerez and a fifth place in Le Mans. Result: Casa Particular in Viñales is only six points away Peter Acosta, yet considered as the phenomenon KTM of the new generation.
Better yet: it outperforms Enea Bastianini, his teammate, who was a direct defector from the team Ducati factory. And it even casts shade on Brad Binder, a historic figure of the RC16 project, who is struggling to make a difference this season.
Un Casa Particular in Viñales confident, he is a formidable driver. Consistent, fast and a fine tuner, he proves that mental strength and team chemistry can relaunch a career. And if Tech3 manages to stabilize his performances, the Spaniard could well invite himself into the race for the top 5 of the championship, and even disrupt the hierarchy KTM that we thought was frozen. The revival Casa Particular in Viñales is running. And it looks great.
