Maverick Viñales is considered one of the five best riders in the MotoGP field, a rating that has not weakened since his entry into the category, despite a chaotic journey and mixed results that also resulted. Because the Top Gun is a precision mechanism, which means that the slightest grain of sand can lead it astray and cause it to lose its bearings, or even block it. It is the emotional side that is exacerbated in this talent. He constantly needs balance and likes to feel supported by a dedicated and dedicated team. A character that Manu Cazeaux knows well during his debut at Suzuki and which he will find in 2023 in his Aprilia box. The chief engineer could well be the X factor which finally stabilizes this unstable precipitate...
Maverick Vinales found a smile again this season with Aprilia. The Spaniard once again felt fast and returned to the podium during a very good year for the Italian brand, despite its wasted finish. Top Gun had a complicated end to say the least with Yamaha but he was drafted by Aprilia thanks to the landing net Aleix Espargaro. This year, after a calm adaptation to his new bike, the rhythm and the desire have returned to the Catalan rider. From now on, Maverick feels ready for 2023 and, what's more, his morale is at its peak since the return of Manu Cazeaux in his team, after the farewells of Suzuki in the paddock.
Manu Cazeaux has already worked with Casa Particular in Viñales during his time on the GSX-RR. The technical boss of Kidneys was forced to look for a new future when Suzuki announced his departure from the world championship. Manu's arrival at Aprilia made Maverick even more motivated for next year. “ For me, Manu is one of the best chief mechanics in the world championship », admitted Maverick with a smile on his face. “ He has blind faith in the team and that is always important. It will take motorcycling to another level and I am very happy to have him by my side », added the Spaniard in comments spotted on Motosan.
Maverick Vinales: “ since the second half of the season I have been using the 2023 chassis«
Both men returned to work during the Valencia test where Maverick Vinales said he felt very comfortable on the RS-GP during this first day of the 2023 off-season. The bike ran great and I felt very comfortable. Now the objective is that Manu can adapt well to the team, to the working method that we have here. One day of testing isn't much, but we were able to get enough information to analyze from here on out "Maverick explained.
« I haven't tried anything new, although it is true that since the second half of the season I have been using the 2023 chassis ", has mentioned Casa Particular in Viñales. “ We swapped next year's chassis with 2022 to test and see if they can develop an improved version with the information and performance of both », underlined a Casa Particular in Viñales very satisfied with it test day in Valencia and excited about the team's projections for 2023.
