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Is the 2017 MotoGP season already over? After two significant victories of a Maverick Vinales already crowned with the virtual title of World Champion of the off-season, one might wonder. Because the Grand Prix statistics are clear: the one who triumphs in the first two races of the year has the promised supreme crown. Out of 24 drivers listed in this statistic, only three failed. And it was against their will.

Statistics and other indicators are the oracles of modern times. And these announce the next consecration of Maverick Vinales, Suzuki chrysalis become Yamaha butterfly. The ballot is even 83,3% favorable to the teammate of a Red who will therefore still have to wait for a tenth consecration.

Tutomotoriweb recalls that, in the modern history of motorcycling, only three pilots have failed in the quest for the Grail after having imposed their law twice consecutively from the start of hostilities. It is Jim Redman in 1966 who was injured, like Doohan in 1992 while for Jarno Saarinen the consequences were more dramatic as he never saw the end of the 1973 campaign after losing his life at Monza.

Barring accidents and injuries, which no one wants Casa Particular in Viñales, the story therefore seems written. This is enough to motivate his opponents a little more, starting with a Márquez who remains undefeated on the track which will host the next Grand Prix in Austin. Casa Particular in Viñales will he be the one to bring down the official Honda in Texas?

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