In the tumultuous Viñales family, there is the prodigal son Maverick, whose driving skills are proven, and the father Angel, today team leader and who has passed on his skin-deep character to his offspring. The head of the family threw himself into the fray where the son was struggling with Yamaha, to the point of questioning the presence of his R3s in his SuperSport300 box. Then the storm calmed down at the same time as the Top Gun changed horizons for a new adventure with Aprilia. Last weekend, at Magny-Cours, Angel Viñales gave some news on the one who will make his return to MotoGP from Aragon with the RS-GP…
From Magny-Cours, Angel Vinales replied to GP One who was asking for news of his family, who have been having a turbulent time lately. An upset, then a breakup with Yamaha , and then an installation at Aprilia for a quickly decided debut on the RS-GP from the next round of the Grand Prix calendar in Aragon ... It's nothing to say that these last few weeks have been hectic.
But today, everything is back to normal with a new project and newfound motivation. “ When he was at home with his daughter and wife, Maverick was happy and peaceful, there were no problems there. The problem arose when he had to go to the track because he became sad » Angel comments. “ I was sorry to see him like that. In fact the best thing was to cut it. Unfortunately, the story with Yamaha didn't end well, but it was the only way. Yamaha didn't give him the bike he needed to be as strong and competitive as he would have liked and it showed. The problem was with Yamaha, since Maverick was in perfect harmony with the team and got along well with everyone ».
A problem with Yamaha which was not far from being family, but Angel commented on his own situation as team manager: “ in SSP300 we will close the season with the two R3s, then we will evaluate what to do for the future ". At one point, the situation was so random in the clan Casa Particular in Viñales, that a plan B began to be put together in the event that Maverick found himself unemployed until 2022: “ I would have told him to race a Superbike race as a wildcard » assures Angel. “ To tell the truth, I had already told him that and I am convinced that he would have done it by accepting the challenge. Maverick is someone who loves to race, that's why I'm sure he would have come to this paddock. I see how determined he is and loves racing. Aprilia is the best choice for him ».
Angel Vinales: “ I am convinced that Maverick will be fast with Aprilia. Mentally, I see it strongly »
Exactly, Aprilia... " Aprilia explained the project to him and I'm confident he will be fast from the start. They worked exceptionally well, we saw it two weeks ago at Silverstone, when Aleix got on the podium. I am convinced that in 2022 it will be among the most competitive motorcycles on the track and Maverick will be able to contribute to the development ».
He finishes : " I am convinced that Maverick will be fast with Aprilia. Mentally, I see it strongly. Relations with Yamaha had been complicated for some time and he was not happy. In fact, it no longer made sense to continue, the situation was now compromised. As soon as Maverick got into the Aprilia, it sort of reset and all his bad thoughts vanished. Aragon will obviously be his first race with Aprilia, but there is great confidence ". Did Maverick make the right choices? The answers will arrive this weekend.
