In a paddock, it looks like a shadow. He saves every word in his speeches and when he delivers them, it is always in a calm and just audible tone. Maverick Vinales is like this and for a little we would put him in the category of the self-effacing and timid of MotoGP. A big mistake. Do not be fooled by appearances. Inside the Spaniard something else is boiling. Davide Brivio realized it.
Davide Brivio is to be considered the former boss of a Casa Particular in Viñales now an official Yamaha rider. Next to Valentino Rossi. During his Suzuki period, he asserted himself so much that he brought victory to the Hamamatsu factory, which was also the first for the rider. More than a realization, for Maverick it was a simple step before going higher.
Public chat speedweek, Brivio insists: “ Maverick is a champion. He wants the world title, it’s very clear in his mind. He only works for that. At first glance, he seems shy and reserved but he knows very well what he wants. He is also very intelligent. He works very well with his team, and whoever his teammate is ».
He will therefore not allow himself to be influenced by Valentino Rossi : " now it's good for him to have a driver as fast as Valentino at his side. He will never be able to relax. He is always focused on his goals. He can also learn a lot this way. ».
And he will learn quickly… “ I believe he will be ready to fight for the title this year. He has the talent and the intelligence. He knows very well what he has to do to be fast. I don't know what the difference in level is between the Yamaha and the Suzuki. But he's the kind of driver who can take advantage of this type of change very well. He will be there from the first race. I see him among the best. He is very ambitious and he knows what he wants ».
