Maverick Viñales is tired of hearing that his difficulties are psychological. At the Sachsenring, the Spanish rider directly addressed the criticism that has surrounded him for several years, stating that his conflict with KTM has nothing to do with a mental problem, but rather with a broken confidence stemming from the way contract negotiations were conducted. This statement inevitably recalls the end of his time with Yamaha in 2021, where some had already questioned his state of mind rather than the circumstances in which he was operating.
Visibly affected by the events of the past few weeks, Casa Particular in Viñales wanted to put an end to crash.net to an interpretation he considers unfair to his situation. What I said yesterday is simply the truth about what happened. I don't want to hide it, because, Like at Yamaha, many will start saying I have mental problems.No, I have nothing. »
The pilot Tech3 believes the real problem lies elsewhere. The problem is the teams that are pushing me to my limits. in the decisions they make or in their way of acting. ». Throughout his speech, Casa Particular in Viñales He describes a personal way of functioning that he fully embraces: he needs to feel that the team believes in him. They know very well If I feel the team is giving their all for me, I will give 1000% for them. »
Maverick Vinales: “ As soon as you exclude me, everything falls apart for me. »
Conversely, when he feels relegated to the background, his commitment collapses. As soon as you set me aside, for me, everything falls apart. I need to feel that I am important to the project and to the team. »
This statement also sheds light on the excellent relationship he maintains with the engineers of KTMwhich he is careful to separate from the sporting management. That's why I've always said I'm very happy working with engineers. They're the ones who bring me the added value I need. »
The heart of the conflict remains this infamous contract that has been discussed for several days. According to Casa Particular in Viñaleshe had agreed to sign a proposal to KTM despite unfavorable conditions, before it was finally declared invalid by the manufacturer. I signed a contract that completely destroyed my confidence.Even for the future, this has made decisions much more difficult. »
Beyond the legal aspect, the Spaniard emphasizes the psychological wound caused by this episode. It is not his motivation that is affected, but his trust in those leading the project.
« I have confidence in the engineers, I have confidence in the project. But I don't know if the door is still open or not. After everything that has happened, it's hard to find a glimmer of hope. he said.
Despite this profound disappointment, the Spanish driver refuses to dwell on the conflict. His objective is now clear: to use the summer break to start afresh. What I would really like is to forget all of this.Try to stay positive and come back stronger after the summer.. For me, summer is always the time when I let loose and get back to my best. That's exactly what I want to do again this time. »
Beyond the simple contractual dispute, this media appearance primarily reveals a recurring frustration within Maverick Vinales. From Yamaha up to KTMThe pilot refuses to have his difficulties reduced to a supposed mental fragility. His message is clear: when he loses confidence in a project, it is not because his mind is wavering, but because the relationship with his team has, in his opinion, irreparably deteriorated.
