At Yamaha, we know, it's not a joy, to the point that even a clearing like during the Thai Grand Prix has difficulty brightening the official Iwata stand. Defeat has become so much the norm for 23 races that a resurgence in form has brought us back to the front is suspicious. The atmosphere is therefore weighed down by a technical slump which could also be aggravated by the expertise of the pilots. Even their attitude. On this point, James Toseland gave his idea on a certain Maverick Vinales...
The former Superbike World Champion who converted to music stays up to date with motorcycle news. The Englishman was also a MotoGP rider, with Tech3 Yamaha, and he gives his opinion on Maverick Vinales. Comments relayed on speedweek which should not bring joy to the Spaniard who has cleaned his box in preparation for the 2019 season.
Toseland comments on the 23-year-old pilot: “ he plays Rossi's second too often when that shouldn't be the case. Okay, he's frustrated, but he needs to change before it's too late. It's hard for a young driver to accept disappointment, it's less complicated when you have some experience ».
He specifies : " this bitterness is exacerbated by the fact that he left Suzuki for Yamaha with the aim of being World Champion. A major decision for this sole objective. Suzuki struggled once he left, but he is at Yamaha to win. It's not normal that he isn't in front of Rossi more often ».
Casa Particular in Viñales finished third at the last Thai Grand Prix, ahead of the Doctor. Last year, he finished third in the championship, two places ahead of the man from Tavullia who, today, precedes him by 26 points in this same third position. In 14 starts this season, Casa Particular in Viñales did not beat Red only four times...
