The new Yamaha Grand Prix policy puts Viñales at the forefront and Valentino Rossi in support. A pattern that the Spaniard appreciates and encourages. An enthusiasm which is however not yet on the agenda regarding the new test pilot Jorge Lorenzo…
If the season had normally started at Qatar this week-end, Maverick Vinales would undoubtedly have been one of the major players. His preparation, both physical and mental, linked to the good shape of his Yamaha observed during the last tests on the Losail route, are concordant clues allowing us to arrive at this impression.
Instead, the Spaniard will have to chomp at the bit and resolve to see a Marc Márquez taking advantage of the deadline imposed by the coronavirus get back on track, while Honda reviews the failed copy of its RC213V. The fact remains that Iwata's team has strengthened itself with a now very clear roadmap. A policy that puts Casa Particular in Viñales in the foreground and Valentino Rossi in support. Which he appreciates and encourages. An enthusiasm that is not yet on the agenda regarding the new test pilot Jorge Lorenzo...
Before talking about his two eldest children, Maverick Vinales recalls his new status at Yamaha: “ I am very grateful to Yamaha for the support and trust they have placed in me, for this year and the next two. I have a long job to do, many goals to achieve and both parties have exceptional motivation. » And we will remember that from 2021, he will have at his side a fabio quartararo just as hungry...
What about Valentino Rossi, the Top Gun is grateful: “ I owe a lot to Valentino as a teammate, because he taught me a lot. It always puts extra pressure that keeps you from letting your guard down and pushes you to keep working. I wish he stayed on the team longer, because he only taught me and gave me positives. »
On the possibility of the Doctor continuing his career within the satellite team Petronas, He specifies : " it is complicated. I'm not in Valentino's head and I don't know what he wants to do, but I would love for him to be at Yamaha longer because he's a fast rider. He is one of the best on and off the track, so it is always very important to learn from him. »
On the other hand, on the new recruit as a test pilot who is Jorge Lorenzo, Casa Particular in Viñales is more careful on the site AS... " I don't think his presence weighs on anything yet. He's done a few laps with the bike, but he needs to learn a little more. » A feeling which contrasts with that of the Majorcan who has already rejoiced at the reunion with an M1 which he did not find all that changed…
