Maverick Viñales’ signing with KTM’s Tech3 satellite team for 2025 has surprised the MotoGP world. After three and a half seasons at Aprilia, the Catalan decided to take on a new challenge by joining the KTM project, once again wearing the orange colors like his debut in Moto3 and benefiting from increased support from Red Bull. Alongside Viñales, Enea Bastianini will also join Tech3 KTM.
During an interview on DAZN, Vinales explained the reasons behind his departure fromApriliathe factory that will be the new home of the current MotoGP leader,
Jorge Martin. « Why am I leaving Aprilia?” he repeated. ” It’s a good question. Because I think my level is different. I have to make the most of it. »
Vinales notably mentioned the Austin Grand Prix, where he achieved remarkable performances, but which he was unable to reproduce afterwards. “ I can’t understand that in Austin I managed to reach this potential,
and not to repeat it…this had a lot of weight in my decision. I can’t judge anyone. I tried to understand what could be best for me and I accepted KTM. I think I can give a lot more. »
Pour Maverick Viñales, Aprilia no longer seems to be the best place to achieve its ultimate goal: winning races. “ My only goal is to win. I have no other objective here. My family is fine, financially everything will be fine…my goal is to win, that’s the only thing I train for every day. My instinct tells me this is the step that will lead me to win. »
Maverick Viñales: « obviously the fact that they signed Martin seemed a bit strange to me »
He insists there are no other reasons behind his departure fromApriliaalthough the signature of
Jorge Martin was a surprise factor for him. “ Obviously the fact that they signed Martin seemed a little strange to me. The way it was done was a little strange. I wanted to go slowly, but I saw that Aprilia was moving quickly with Martin. But for the rest, it was Austin who made me decide to move. I trust what my body tells me, it has never deceived me. »
Regarding the future arrival of Martin
chez Aprilia, Vinales admitted: I was very surprised that he was not at Ducati officially, and I was also surprised that he chose Aprilia. In terms of the team, it’s good that Martin is coming, the Maverick-Martin duo would have been very strong for the rest of the championship, but in my head, I was no longer there. »
With this new adventure at KTM, Maverick Vinales hopes to finally find the stability and success he seeks, while continuing to firmly believe in his instincts and decisions. And he has already laid the groundwork during the press conference in the presence of his future teammate
Enea Bastianini who was thus able to capture the message live…” Whoever is in front of everyone will be the leader of the KTM team, the tracks will decide.« .
