Maverick Viñales has expressed his joy after winning the Sprint race at the Portuguese Grand Prix, highlighting the challenges faced since testing began in adapting to his new Aprilia mount. During an interview with Sky Sport, he shared his experience and outlook after this significant victory.
« From the beginning, adapting to the new bike was complicated, especially because of the feeling I had with it, " revealed Maverick Vinales. He mentions the tests in Qatar as a period of intensive experimentation, without being able to fully concentrate on the race. “ But here a change has taken place. Above all, I managed to better exploit the advantages of the motorcycle. I felt really comfortable braking and fuel consumption. There is still room for improvement, but the team has done a fantastic job since Qatar."
Maverick Vinales: “ from now on we will be as competitive as during this Saturday Sprint »
The enthusiasm of Casa Particular in Viñales for the race to come is palpable. “ I can't wait until Sunday to continue this momentum. We are already at a good level, but there is still room for improvement. We have found a good balance, we have the data, now it is a matter of finding a setting that ensures consistent performance. From now on we will be as competitive as during this Saturday Sprint."
It also compares track conditions to Qatar and Portimao, noting a significant difference in grip that impacted his performance seen during the Sprint of Saturday. “ In Qatar the grip was so high that I struggled to be fast. Here, things are back to normal, and I can attack with more force. It's very good to have this data. We believe in our abilities. Go Aprilia!"
MotoGP, Portugal J2: Starting grid:
MotoGP, Portugal J2: Sprint classification
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