MotoGP veteran Maverick Viñales is set to join KTM at the end of the season, after scoring a victory with Aprilia this year. This decision, although surprising given Aprilia's upward trajectory, was explained by Viñales in the podcast "A tutto gas" on Moto.it.
Si Casa Particular in Viñales expressed his general satisfaction with his past performances, he also admits that he always wants more. “ Finally, it is clear that this can still happen. So, for me, the important thing is the final objective, which is to aspire to win the title. This is what is missing. For the rest, I have the impression that nothing is missing »
The main reason for his departureAprilia is the regret of not having noted more determination on the part of the Italian factory. “ I wanted to see more responses from Aprilia before winning in Austin. I wanted to see more answers, more determination to say 'Maverick, we want you,' but I didn't see it. " He keeps on : “It’s a business and it’s work. And work is like that. If I want love I have it at home and luckily I have plenty of it »
As for his choice to join KTM, Viñales explains that the decision was natural, although difficult. “ It is not easy. Of course, you should do this by considering the pros and cons of all options. Fortunately, I had a lot of options, more than I expected. The choice was natural. Everything led to taking it especially when we see how they developed »
Maverick Vinales: “ I don't like aerodynamics because it takes away the essential, the pilot's sensitivity »
Maverick Vinales hopes that this change will allow him to fight for the title in a category that is increasingly balanced thanks to technical advances and electronics. “ Aerodynamics required a lot of work from the driver, in terms of managing the turns. Before, you had to manage this very well with the brakes, with the accelerator, with the steering... Now, more or less, with aerodynamics and 'downforce', almost everything is done from electronics. The times say that we are going faster. Obviously, I don't like that because it takes away the essential, the sensitivity of the pilot »
Even with these challenges, Casa Particular in Viñales managed to beat Ducati this season, notably at the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin. " I remember it as one of my greatest victories in the world championship.. In my opinion, MotoGP is the most special, the most spectacular for me. » He acknowledges, however, that the level of competition has increased since then, pointing to Jerez as the moment when other brands gained an advantage.
Casa Particular in Viñales concludes by saying that he is ready for this new challenge with KTM and hopes to regain the level of performance he had at Portimao et Austin. " From now on, Ducati dominates the championship. But we need to get back to the level we had in Portimao and Austin. In Portimao we were really strong and ready to win. »
