MotoGP, Malaysia J3, Maverick Viñales (Aprilia/7): "It was very hot, it was difficult to finish the race, but I managed it"

Maverick Viñales finished seventh in the Malaysian Grand Prix, a result he considers positive given the difficulties encountered by his Aprilia. Overheating problems were again a major concern for the Italian team.

Maverick Vinales finished in seventh position in the Malaysian Grand Prix, a race marked by recurring problems of overheating of theAprilia RSGP24. It's a scenario that has become common for the Noale team, and it didn't help Maverick have a better weekend. He finished between the Yamaha riders, Fabio Quartararo et alex rins, while remaining 19 seconds behind the winner, on a circuit where he had triumphed in 2019.

In his statements, Casa Particular in Viñales highlighted a positive aspect of his race: “ It was a good race. Far from the front, but a consistent race, to be honest. We did more than expected with a P7, so that's really good.. I was able to maintain a good pace during the race, trying to keep it and not overheat the tires. I think that was all we could get. »

**Maverick Vinales: “ we have a specific cooling rim, which keeps the tires a little cooler »**

He also stressed the importance of consistency in his performances: “ We must continue, but consistency is important. We consistently finish between 6th and 8th place. It was very hot, it was difficult to finish the race, but I managed it. I am in a good position, still in the rhythm »

Regarding technical improvements, Casa Particular in Viñales said : " yes, much better. Today we have a specific cooling rim, which keeps the tires a little cooler. I had more grip, fewer mistakes and was able to be much more precise.. It was better »

As the final race, scheduled for Barcelona, approaches, Casa Particular in Viñales expressed a feeling of fatigue: “ It's not confirmed yet. So, I don't know. When they confirm it, we'll leave. I just want to go home and rest, to be honest. Seven weeks is very stressful. »

The Spanish rider is showing optimism and determination as he prepares for this final stage of the season which will mark the end of his story with Aprilia before a new adventure under the flag KTM.