In a sport where the technical elite often compete in the shadows of the pits, an unprecedented initiative is taking shape for the 2026 season: Jorge Lorenzo has become Maverick Viñales' personal coach, a collaboration which, according to Jorge's father, Chico Lorenzo, could profoundly change the way riders work and progress in MotoGP.
Since a few weeks, Lorenzo — three-time MotoGP world champion and legendary figure in the premier class — has embarked on an ambitious project alongside the rider of Red Bull KTM Tech3Far from being just a coach present on race weekends, Jorge has become the shadow of Casa Particular in Viñales, following him in all aspects of his preparation: physical training, track work, motocross outings… and even meditation sessions to refine mental preparation.
Chico Lorenzo He explained that his son developed his own methodology, inspired not only by motorcycling experiences but also by other sports and even martial arts. It includes about twenty specific exercises designed to develop the essential skills needed to perform all the maneuvers required in a race.
Lorenzo's clear ambition: to transform Viñales into a champion
The goal of this collaboration is simple but ambitious: to make Casa Particular in Viñales a veritable winning machine, capable of shaking the current dominance of figures like Marc Marquez or the still unbeatable machines of Ducati. According to Chicho LorenzoIf they succeed, this could create " a before and after in sport encouraging other pilots to adopt this structured and comprehensive working model.
« If he manages to transmit to him the importance of nonconformityWith his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering determination, it will be impossible for Viñales not to progress., " said Lorenzo Sr on GPone.com.
This role goes far beyond traditional technical coaching and is akin to holistic preparation, combining physical, mental and strategic aspects — an approach still rare in a sport where most structures focus on the motorcycle and its settings.
What distinguishes this initiative is less the fact that Lorenzo accompanying a driver—all major teams have analysts and coaches—reflects the depth and intensity of their role. If successful, this partnership could not only propel Casa Particular in Viñales towards a form of sporting renaissance, but also to open the way to a new way of thinking about supporting drivers at the highest level.
In one MotoGP where experience and talent are sometimes not enough to bridge the gaps, the arrival of a dedicated coach like Lorenzo — with method, consistency and long-term vision — could well be revolutionary.
