Vinales won his first Grand Prix in 2016 while leading Suzuki's track record in the GSX-RR era. But it is above all hissensational arrival at Yamaha which has definitely positioned him among those to be considered to win a MotoGP world title. Tests to Valencia and at Sepang during which he made the powder speak, barely installed behind the handlebars of the M1. Will he regret his old bike? Maverick thinks so…
Maverick Vinales therefore left Suzuki to try the Yamaha adventure alongside a Valentino Rossi who will have to watch over this long-toothed 21-year-old new teammate like milk on the fire. In an interview with Speedweek, the Spaniard gave his feelings on the state in which he left the Hamamatsu house which, for its part, decided to review its driver workforce by taking Iannone et Kidneys. Without building loyalty Aleix Espargaró.
A good policy on the part of Davide Brivio ? The Italian team manager may praise his now former foal with each comment, but the latter's reciprocity is not entirely appropriate when it comes to answering this question: “ I really didn't expect him to replace Aleix." comments Vinales. “He did a great job last year. He is one of the people who made the Suzuki so good. From my point of view, they made a mistake ».
This is what is said. But he continues: “ of course Suzuki wants to win and they think they will achieve it with their new combination. But it won't be easy because Iannone has a very different driving style from mine. It likes to brake hard while the Suzuki prefers to roll through corners quickly. So it won't be easy for Iannone but maybe it was the Ducati that forced him to such a style ».
« As for Rins, even if he is fast, he will have to learn everything about the bike and it will take him time. When I arrived in MotoGP, the bike was not at such a level. She was a second slower. He is therefore starting on a better basis, but he will have to get used to the power of a MotoGP ". Beginnings which were painful for alex rins, injured in the spine after a fall during his first laps in Valencia. Iannone, on the other hand, was delighted with his first contact with the GSX-RR.
