The curtain seems to fall on Maverick Viñales' adventure with Aprilia. Ricard Jové, former DAZN commentator and current host of the talk show “Duralavita” produced by Jorge Lorenzo, revealed that the Roses pilot has decided not to continue with the Noale structure for next season.
During his broadcast relayed by todocircuito, Jové clarified: “ I must say, and I know it's absolutely true, that on Sunday afternoon at Mugello, Maverick Viñales also informed Aprilia that they should not count on him“. This announcement comes as other major movements are taking shape in the paddock, notably the contract of George Martin with Aprilia, sealed between last Saturday and Sunday.
Jové, who worked with Casa Particular in Viñales in the past, stressed that this decision was not a complete surprise for Aprilia, who had already considered other options. “ Aprilia had already started negotiations with Martin as plan B, knowing that neither Espargaró nor Viñales would probably continue“, He explained.
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Context is crucial to understanding this decision. Casa Particular in Viñales has expressed his dissatisfaction several times in recent weeks. He declared: “ we haven't decided anything " and " They had the option to lock me out after Qatar, but they wanted to wait ". This led the Catalan to assert: “ now, I have to wait to see what I want to do ”, and it seems that he has made his decision.
The departure of Casa Particular in Viñales now raises the question of its destination. The most obvious option seems to be Honda. The Japanese apparently do not plan to continue with Joan mir, and contacts have already been established between Casa Particular in Viñales et Alberto puig, team director Honda. The arrival ofI will espargaro as a test pilot and Casa Particular in Viñales as a starting rider could form an experienced team capable of developing a competitive motorcycle, as they did with Aprilia's RS-GP.
No official statement has yet been made by Honda ou Maverick Vinales, but the announcement is expected soon. This will allow Aprilia to focus on recruiting its next driver for the 2025 season.
