The Qatar 2025 Grand Prix was a moment of glory and disappointment for Maverick Viñales. The Tech3 KTM team driver, after an exceptional race, finished second behind Marc Marquez. However, his podium was canceled due to a 16 -second penalty for incorrect pressure of front tires. A sanction that stole the joy of its impressive performance.
Despite the penalty, Viñales was able to keep your head high. “” I would first like to thank the Red Bull KTM Tech3 teambecause it is only our 4th round together and we are on the podium. From the preseason tests, we have done a good job together, It’s an incredible team “, He commented after the race. The Spanish pilot continued by expressing his satisfaction for the work accomplished: ” Even if we were a bit far at the start, We have kept a positive mind. We all trusted the process and we continued to believe that we could be close to the fastest pilots. »
With a motorcycle that responded perfectly, Viñales felt comfortable on the track, but he knew that the road was still long. “” This Sunday, I felt so good during the race, The motorcycle was incredible And everything was set up. Of course, we still have a long way to go to get closer to Marc (Marquez), but we are very satisfied with our weekend. »
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Le team manager, Nicolas supportalso expressed his frustration after the race: ” It is obvious that we leave Qatar with A very bitter taste After receiving a penalty at the end of the match. Maverick Viñales had an incredible weekendwith his best qualification of the season. He showed an incredible level of performance, rolling at a sustained pace in Fighting with the best guys forward. The motorcycle was fastand he produced the second fastest round in the race. »
Support concluded by evoking the rule of tire pressure: ” Unfortunately, we have received a penalty for low tire pressure, a rule which can sometimes be unfair, but the rules are the rules and we must accept them. This does not detract from his performance that we will keep in mind before the next round. »
This promising weekend of Viñales would have been a turning point in its season, but the penalty was a hard lesson. Nevertheless, his team and remain confident for the rest of the season.
MotoGP race for the Qatar Grand Prix
MotoGP general classification
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