Maverick Viñales was in a melancholy mood on the first day which launched the last Grand Prix of the year in Valencia. The sensitive man skinned alive at Yamaha has found serenity at Aprilia to such an extent that he cannot bring himself to leave the men of Noale for a winter break. He says he has changed the way he approaches things. It must be said that during this season, he was not spared from the trials of life...
Maverick Vinales started its season with a solid victory in Qatar which augured a favorable continuation with the Yamaha . But it was a flash in the pan that nevertheless consumed what remained of good relations with Iwata executives. He decided to bounce back by embracing the cause ofAprilia. And as if that wasn't enough, he was hit hard by a family tragedy...
Before getting behind the handlebars of his RS-GP for the final race of the year, he declared: “ I have to say I'm sad the season is ending, honestly. I'm very sad, I wanted to continue running. Yes, my season started very late, honestly, and I think it's a season to learn ».
Maverick Vinales: “yes, I'm very happy honestly"
He adds : " we must learn everything. I learned a lot, I take things in a different way and that's important. We must continue to work. We have a great challenge, so I hope that December will pass very quickly and that we will soon be in February to be able to get on the bike ».
After his first test on the'Aprilia in Misano at the end of August, Casa Particular in Viñales said he had never been happier in his Grand Prix career. When Motorsport Asked if he was happier at the end of 2021 than at the start, in March, when he won a race, he added: “ yes, I'm very happy honestly, in life and here in the paddock, which is always good. A lot has happened, but in the end I can race, I can be in a big factory and a big team and that's the most important thing for me right now » concludes the nine-time Grand Prix winner, whose best result on theAprilia is, for the moment, in eighth place.
