So it's done, and it's already announced: Maverick Viñales will be an Aprilia rider in 2022 and maybe even in 2023 if all goes well. The power of seduction of Aleix Espargaró had its effect, even if it was greatly helped by the crisis now open between Top Gun and Yamaha. The consequences of this cannot yet be assessed and we will know more by Silverstone. But what is certain is that freedom will be paid for by accepting to receive a much lower salary in his new refuge...
Given the atmosphere between Casa Particular in Viñales et Yamaha , Noale's house looks more like a refuge than a stable for the Spaniard who was forced to find a land of asylum to continue his career after this season from the prologue of the Austrian Grand Prix. It was at this moment, in fact, that he learned of his dismissal because he had mistreated the engine of his M1, against which he let off steam after a frustrating Styrian Grand Prix. After a moment of silence, he presented his apologies on a Sky channel which is the sponsor ofAprilia. In fact, a few days later, he signed for the handlebars of the second RS-GP. On paper, a boon for the men of Noale. But it is already an unexpected affair from an economic point of view.
Indeed, Aprilia, it's not Yamaha en MotoGP, far from there. And this is demonstrated by the idea of the Spaniard's next salary which is said to be around 2 million euros. For the record, he touches 8 of these millions under the awning struck by the tuning forks. Which means that to enjoy your freedom, Casa Particular in Viñales accepted a drop in his emoluments of up to 75%.
Before Aprilia, Maverick Viñales must finish with Yamaha
But the Spaniard has always said that he was looking above all for a project in which he would be the center and where he would enjoy all possible consideration. Aprilia committed to giving him the affection he lacks so much. And which will never again be held at home Yamaha . But in fact, will this season begin and end between the two parties? Many hope for an armistice signed at Silverstone symbolized by a return of the M1 struck on the 12th.
But we would be far from it. The Japanese manufacturer would have two options: either fire Viñales with immediate effect and withhold the balance of his annual salary, i.e. suspend for the rest of the season. Casa Particular in Viñales would not be able to race for his possible new employer until 2022 and would not be able to ride MotoGP for around six months. This would be a serious setback for its competitiveness.
