Maverick Viñales would take on the role of Ducati manager explaining that in the race for the MotoGP title, Pecco Bagnaia can have a clear advantage.
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The Phillip Island circuit could be suitable for Ducati et Aprilia, with a completely “made in Italy” clash for the victory of a MotoGP title. Pecco Bagnaia et Aleix Espargaro set out to attack Fabio Quartararo with a gap of two and twenty points respectively. The race in Thailand was a reminder that anything is possible in a Grand Prix. In addition, the leader Yamaha cannot count on the support of any colleague from the brand, unlike its pursuers who can benefit from possible team games. If the Aprilia rider Maverick Vinales was a manager Ducati, he would have very clear ideas...
With eight prototypes on the MotoGP table, the Borgo Panigale manufacturer can count on a considerable advantage in this season finale. Three races will be decisive for the award of the world title and, with such tight gaps, even a single point can tip the scales. In an interview with 'Marca', Casa Particular in Viñales has no doubt: if he was the boss of Ducati, he would clearly say “ everyone behind Bagnaia. I think he has a golden opportunity, he is fighting for a long awaited world title at Ducati for many years and he must seize it ».
Maverick Vinales: “ I'll cut the gas and let it go »
On the Noale front, Maverick Vinales will try to help his teammate Aleix I will espargaro, who cannot miss the appointment with the podium in Australia. “ The plan is to win the races. But it is logical that if we are first and second there will be team orders. At Aprilia we aim to become world champions, which would be a resounding success. If this happens – added 'Top Gun' – I'll cut the gas and let it go... Now is a magical moment for Aprilia, we focus first and foremost on Aleix. But for my part, I want to be at the front and win the races. Even if we can say that 2022 was very good, we still have to take the plunge ».
2023 will be a crucial year for Maverick Vinales who, after a season and a half of adaptation to the RS-GP, will have to start being more regular in the race for the podium. With the Venetian company they plan every detail. At his side he will find Manu Cazeaux as chief engineer. The eight Ducatis on the grid will be a big problem for everyone, but the Spaniard doesn't seem worried. After all, Aprilia will have a satellite team for the first time in its MotoGP history. “ The most important thing is that other manufacturers are improving… What's good is that in the end, it's not always the same Ducati riders who are in front ».
