It is the newcomer at Yamaha that many are waiting already like the next World Champion. And not in a few years. From 2017, Maverick Viñales is ranked among the favorites for the season which will begin on March 26 in Qatar. A pressure that the 22-year-old Spaniard experiences well even though it is exacerbated by a Valentino Rossi at his side who will seek his tenth title. This relationship will be observed closely. The Spaniard knows it so well that he lays the groundwork.
This is the dilemma of top teams: bringing together two drivers capable of winning the world title. At Yamaha, the operation is all the more sensitive as among its duo, there is a living legend named Valentino Rossi, who is still in the game. And this year, it risks being even more complicated with the hiring of the man who is considered the most promising hope for the future: Maverick Vinales.
To be honest, for things to go well between two flocks of such a level, those involved must show good will. An intelligence that already lives Casa Particular in Viñales. The latter thus declared on Motorbike : " I have adapted well to the bike and there is good chemistry with the team. With Valentino, we have a good relationship, there is a lot of respect between us and I hope that will last ».
He specifies : " it is in our mutual interest to get along well. We have to develop the bike and give the best of ourselves. The title will not just be between the two of us. Márquez will be strong, there will also be Pedrosa just like Lorenzo if he adapts well to the Ducati ».
By refining our analysis, we still sense priorities: “ the main rival will be Márquez. Because first of all, he's the youngest of them. We are both at a high level and we are both in the best stables. But Rosi will be there, just like he will still be there next year ».
No oddity then while Casa Particular in Viñales surprises with its maturity: “ When you are at Yamaha, you know that the goal is the title. It's very clear and everyone is working for it. It's pressure, but I've always been able to transform pressure into good motivation. It's one of my qualities. I am generally a calm person and pressure fuels my determination. If everyone places you among the favorites, then you are one ". Another quality of Casa Particular in Viñales is to doubt nothing.
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