Maverick Viñales is one of those, quite rare, who can boast of having beaten a Marc Márquez at the top of his art and insatiable. That being said, for this event to happen more often, you still need to raise your level of play and think about a good strategy. So many parameters that the Yamaha official intends to optimize, with one idea in mind:
Last year, Maverick Vinales brought two victories to Yamaha which were so much defeat for Marc Márquez on his Honda. Assen and Sepang were the scene of these events and, in 2020, the M1 driver intends to do better. Certainly, but how? He explains… " I have to start first, or at least first or second, it's very important. We had to fight in the first rounds last year. This is why we are working this year. We are having a hard time improving significantly, at least in the first few rounds. »
« After the 10th lap, I think we are capable of setting the best lap times and with a better pace », Continues Casa Particular in Viñales. “ But it is important to be there from the first round. For me, the main thing is to improve the start and the first lap. This will be the key to working against Marc. »
Third in the championship in 2019, Maverick Vinales evaluates its room for maneuver to apply this strategy: “ fortunately, the qualification has always been good. We were on the front line in many races. I think we are very, very strong on a tour. So the problem is when we don't have the chance to be on the front line », said the Spaniard.
Because even with a start on the second row, it is difficult for the Yamaha to overtake or especially to gain positions in the first lap. “ So this is something we need to improve on if we want to challenge for the championship », insists Casa Particular in Viñales. “ Because we won't be on the first line every time. »
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Hence the efforts made by Yamaha in the development of a system “ hole shot » to optimize takeoff while the engine has been improved for top speed. Meanwhile, the new rear tire Michelin may turn out to be a plus. One last point that the one who has fabio quartararo as a teammate in 2021 tempers: “ the change will be positive, but it applies to everyone, because more grip also leads other manufacturers to achieve better acceleration and more top speed. It's something positive for everyone. »
« But yes, we will try to cope, and it will be much better for the first laps too, because a more constant grip will be much better for us in preparing the bike for the race », Analyzes the Yamaha rider on Motorsport-total.
