MotoGP Japan Moregi J2: Viñales (Yamaha/4) wanted the first row and was beaten by the two Yamaha satellites

On Friday, Maverick Viñales was not out of the leading duo and was enthusiastically contemplating the rest of Saturday expected in the rain. Conditions that he did not fear, quite the contrary, since the Yamaha official swore that they would be favorable for him to conquer a first row. But qualifying in Japan put him in second. And not only that: he is behind the two drivers of the Petronas satellite team…

That being said, the official Yamaha is also in front of his illustrious teammate Valentino Rossi, only tenth. How does he rate his Saturday at Motegi? “ In these conditions, when the track dries out, our bike is always very difficult. But I'm still very positive », declared the top gun who will start behind Franco Morbidelli et Fabio Quartararo Sunday. “ The goal was to appear in the first or second row. We can be happy with that. I think we have a good chance to have another good race on Sunday " added Casa Particular in Viñales, who has finished third three times in the last four races.

Will the Japanese Grand Prix be a fight between Yamaha and Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda)? “ We will try, for sure », smiled the 24-year-old Spaniard. “ I'll do my best. »

In passing, we will recall that Casa Particular in Viñales played the good samaritan for Marini during Moto2 qualifying, telling him at the last minute that he was leaving without his sliders. As a result, the VR46 driver took pole position! “ I watched. It was weird and when I saw it, it made sense that I said to him, "Hey, you forgot your knee sliders" ».

Qualification 2 standings for the Japanese MotoGP Grand Prix:

Qualification 1 standings for the Japanese MotoGP Grand Prix:

Credit rankings: MotoGP.com