The rumor is growing about Maverick Viñales leaving Yamaha before the end of his contract which expires at the end of 2022. And the same source assures the Spaniard a future at Aprilia. The paddock endorses this entire version at 80%…
Here is the latest news taken straight from the source of a paddock in turmoil at Assen since it becomes more and more clear that the story between Casa Particular in Viñales et Yamaha is at its epilogue. The Spaniard and Yamaha will separate. Apparently there will be no penalties for premature termination of the contract. If this is the case, the manufacturer would be more than understanding.
But can we detain a pilot against his will? KTM has always answered this question in the negative. However, Casa Particular in Viñales remains motivated to continue his life as a pilot MotoGP. The life of a good father is apparently not yet for him since the option Aprilia is actually raised. For a salary of 2,5 million euros, which is much less than what Top Gun currently earns for piloting an M1.
This means that Dovizioso will not return to the Grand Prix. But he would happily accept the role of test pilot. Here is the latest gossip which opens another file: that of Yamaha who will have to find two pilots. Finally, if this situation were confirmed, fabio quartararo would be the boss in Iwata's box... A bit like Marc Marquez at Honda?
