Maverick Viñales heads into the Japanese Grand Prix with unwavering confidence. Despite an up-and-down 2024 season, Aprilia’s Spanish rider remains convinced that the team’s problems are not due to his performance, but to the bike’s technical limitations. After a difficult run of races, Viñales believes his form is better than ever, and he is convinced that his recent results could have been even better with a better qualifying.
« When what holds you back is a mechanical problem and not a driver problem, your confidence remains intact" , Explain Casa Particular in Viñales. “ In terms of riding, I'm very happy with my performance. I'm riding better than in Austin, where I won"
THEAprilia RS-GP, who had caused a sensation at the start of the season with solid performances in the Americas, has not seen the improvements hoped for. The bike is the same as at the beginning of the year", confides the Spaniard.
Maverick Vinales: “ Aprilia hoped to repeat the leap forward made in 2022 with the introduction of the side fairing, but it didn't happen »
He adds on Motorsport : " we installed a lot of new parts which did not work as expected. In terms of aerodynamics, Aprilia hoped to repeat the leap forward made in 2022 with the introduction of the side fairing, but it didn't happen"
For the Japanese Grand Prix on the Motegi, Casa Particular in Viñales is determined to capitalize on recent progress, including its sixth place at the Emilia Romagna and Indonesian Grand Prix. However, he knows that qualifying will be crucial to aim higher. Nous savons that it all depends on qualifications. We must do everything we can to make a quick turn." he insists.
With his confidence restored and his focus increased on improvements to his bike, Casa Particular in Viñales hope thatAprilia will be able to regain his early season form to finish the year in style, before leaving to join Tech3 and KTM ...