Maverick Viñales, with his ten Grand Prix victories, recently embraced the opportunity to become a factory rider at KTM for the 2025 season, leaving Aprilia after three and a half years of dedication. This milestone not only marks a new era for Viñales but also a unique chance to learn from the best, including his idol, Dani Pedrosa.
The passage of Maverick Vinales in KTM comes with a unique opportunity: to benefit from the expert advice of Dani PedrosaThe Spaniard, a true idol of the Catalan rider, plays an essential role in his adaptation to the new bike.
Maverick Vinales expressed on crash.net his gratitude for the valuable advice he receives from Dani Pedrosa, one of his idols since childhood. Casa Particular in Viñales, who joins the team KTM Tech3 for the 2025 season highlighted the importance of the influence of Pedrosa in his development as a pilot.
« It's not just that he tells me, I wish he would tell me" , has explained Casa Particular in Viñales. " I am open to listen to Dani and understand how i can also improve my riding style and my way of running. » He added that he feels privileged to be able to learn from Pedrosa, three-time MotoGP world vice-champion, who was one of the big names in the category for years.
Maverick Vinales: “ This is perhaps the first year in nine years that I don't have to develop a motorcycle. »
Casa Particular in Viñales also noted that this year represents a big change for him, as he no longer has to focus on developing the bike. This is maybe the first year in nine years that I don't have to develop a bike, so it's a huge change. I can focus on myself, on the settings" he added, highlighting the difference from the previous year, when he had very little time to adjust his bike.
This change in perspective could have a significant impact on his performances this season. With more time to work on the settings of his KTM and the advice of Pedrosa by his side, Casa Particular in Viñales hopes to be able to move up to the next level and compete with the best riders in MotoGP.
Pedrosa et Pol Espargaro, who form the test team of KTM, were in Sepang for the Shakedown before official testing, and collaboration with them should offer Casa Particular in Viñales valuable opportunities to refine its management in 2025.
