De Ariadna Tixell Romero / Motosan.es
Maverick Viñales commented in an interview on how he is confined to his home in Andorra and how he is approaching the 2020 season, which seems to be getting closer.
The deconfinement is already underway and, thanks to this, the riders have been able to get back on motorbikes. Viñales admits that this has improved a situation that, at first, was difficult for him to deal with. “ I am doing very well, because we have already started riding motorcycles and I am very happy. The confinement was very difficult. I must admit that it cost me a lot, but in the end, it was a matter of mutual respect between us and I had to respect that one hundred percent. »
« I tried to focus on other things and read quite a bit, something I've wanted to do for a long time, but never had enough time to do it. I really like the Fantasy style and I read books by Morgan Rice, but I also like books ofself-motivation and personal development and I read The Peaceful Warrior, and I loved it. I'm going to reread it. »
During confinement, being close to family is what the Yamaha rider missed the most. « Not seeing my family is what cost me the most. I am very close to my grandfather. I love him very much and not being able to go see him, not being in front of him and seeing that he is really well, It cost me a lot. We are always moving from one place to another and this time it served me well to reflect on myself and to put a lot of things in place, which was important", he declared in El Larguero, on the SER channel.
This week, some World Championship drivers, like Xavi Virgo, Álex Rins or Gabriel Rodrigo, have already started driving on the circuit of Montmeló. Viñales, said he had considered the possibility of going there, but since it was not clear that it was legal to go to Barcelona, he decided against it. “ The possibility of going there was discussed, but it was not 100% clear. In addition to the information I had about the invitation from the Circuit de Catalunya, Paco (Sánchez), who is my lawyer, Tried to call more people to find out if it was legal or not and the answer I got from Paco was no »
“I decided not to go, because above all you have to respect the laws, which is the most important thing. I wanted to go because I was dying to see my family, to be with my grandfather and my father. I haven't seen them for four months, and my grandfather for about six months. I was dying to go, but now wasn't the time. You have to stay in Andorra. There are so many people who must be in my situation. I train at Pas de la casa (in Andorra) and I respect as always. »
Despite this, the Catalan driver does not think that being able to ride in Montmeló is an advantage. « It's hard to say. It remains a production 1000 which has nothing to do with a World Championship bike. I don't want to dwell too much on this either. Rins had his reasons for going there. I respect him of course, but we decided not to go, like many other drivers. »
« I wish there were races, because I feel very good, extraordinarily good”
The start of the 2020 World Championship is getting closer. There's already talk of possibly starting in July, and Maverick couldn't be more motivated. “ I think there will be races in 2020. Dorna works very hard and the conditions are very favorable. I wish there were races, because I feel very good, extraordinarily good. And my second family is my team, and I can't wait to be with them. It doesn't matter that we have to race twice on the same circuit. The important thing is that this championship starts, and also for the factories, so that we can develop the motorcycles. It will be a sprint World Championship. Each race is unique and you will have to make the most of each one, without saving anything. We must try to fight for victory in each of them. »
A different World Championship, but with the same opponent to beat as in recent years, Marc Márquez. " Of course, Marc is the opponent to beat, as he has shown it for several years, so let's keep our eyes on him » Even so, Maverick Viñales does not forget fabio quartararo . « It's hard to say which one I have my eye on the most. They are both strong. It's clear that Fabio rides the same bike as me, so I'll always have an eye on him, but Marc remains the opponent. He is always first or second and you have to fight against him. »
Maverick also spoke about the future of Rossi, who next season will cease to be his teammate. “ Honestly, I don't know what will happen. We don't say much in the team. Everyone is very calm. I hope it continues. I love fighting with him. He's a legend, one of the best in the world, and he's always very motivating to compete with him. One thing Valentino never loses is motivation. »
Other rivals. There Suzuki , who was in great shape during the tests in Qatar. « I followed the Suzukis to Qatar and these bikes worked well. They surprised me. So I went to the safety lane to see them pass and The Suzuki seemed to me to be on point. They will be there, for sure. And between Mir and Rins, it's complicated because they are both at a very good level. Mir is very talented, like Álex, and they will fight, but we will also be there to fight »
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