Maverick Vinales did not shine in Australia. As in Japan, a good qualifying session did not translate into points once the races came. Yesterday, he was hit heavily by Marco Bezzecchi, but today, eighth place was not enough for him. The Aprilia official, who will be a KTM Tech3 rider in just three races, no longer looks like the one who was aiming for victory at the start of the season. Noale’s firm is suffering and can no longer find solutions to move forward.
“Top Gun” wasn’t particularly happy with his Sunday performance, but not unhappy either. “ I’m pretty satisfied. Only, my tire collapsed at the end of the race, and that didn’t happen to the others, apparently. Apart from that, I was able to fight with the second group, so I’m happy » he said in the columns of Speedweek. Small consolation for someone who started from third position.
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Maverick was asked more about yesterday’s accident. As he approached Doohan Corner, he was harpooned by Marco Bezzecchi, and both fell at very high speed. More fear than harm. « It was going better than I thought. This morning I didn’t have good feeling in part of my hand. But I was able to ride at a good level and stay with the Ducatis. I’m not injured, and I will be able to race in Thailand. I gave my best” he continued.
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The Spaniard returned – bitterly – to the behavior of Marco Bezzecchi, who, according to his own words, did not even come to apologize. ” Nothing. He didn’t come and say anything, not even sorry. » He also commented on the decision of the race direction, which awarded a long penalty period to “Bez”. « You have to lead by example, then it’s OK. I have nothing else to say on the subject, because it is the commissioners who decide” he concluded.
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2024 MotoGP Australian Grand Prix result:
Ranking credit: MotoGP.com
Cover photo: Michelin Motorsport
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