Maverick Viñales has shown clear ambition since the start of the season, but the superiority of the Ducati is a constant obstacle for the Aprilia rider. “It was a very good race,” he said in the press room after the Dutch Grand Prix, although he admits that his RS-GP cannot compete with the Desmosedici.
Maverick Vinales admitted to pushing his bike to the limit every lap. “ I can’t ask for more” did he declare. ” What we lack is something more to fight with Pecco and Martinbut there were no more. » Despite everything, he remains satisfied with his sensations and his racing pace, even if it is obvious that he is still missing a little something to catch up with the Ducati.
Race, Vinales illustrated his feelings by following the GP23 of Marc Marquez et Fabio DiGiannantonio. « When I was behind Marc and Diggia, I had the impression that they weren’t even attacking,” he lamented. “ There was a moment when I almost hooked Diggia. »
Eventually, Vinales a frank the finish line in 5th position, but a penalty for exceeding track limits on the final lap relegated him to 6th place. Then he returned to the top 5 thanks to
Marc Marquez’s penalty for incorrect tire pressure… Despite this, he didn’t seem too affected: “ My bike started moving and I couldn’t find a way to put it back in place. She was moving a lot today, all the time. But I feel very good on the bike. »
Maverick Viñales: « I am happy, but not satisfied »
Despite the challenges, Vinales remains optimistic and realistic about its performance. I am happy, but not satisfied, because I believe that the level at which I ride the bike
is to try to fight for the victories. » He hopes that the Sachsenring will offer an opportunity to get closer to the leaders.
With the times in hand, Vinales notes that the bikes are generally faster this season. “ I’m going much faster than last year, but it’s not enough.. If I take Aleix’s race, I’m 15 seconds faster, minimum, than last year. But they’re now at 20. So we have to make another jump. »
Vinales concludes on a positive note, emphasizing the importance of remaining competitive and seizing opportunities. “ The good thing is that We are still in the top five, and that is what allows us to build the baseThere will be a weekend where the bike on some circuits will be superior and we will take advantage of it.. »
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