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Aprilia analysis of Vinales Portugal crash revealed "human problem"
Spanish rider Maverick Vinales achieved his first win for Aprilia during the sprint race in Portugal three weeks ago, contributing to the team’s strong performance in the grand prix. However, a gearbox issue plagued him while running in second place, eventually causing him to crash on the final lap at Turn 1. Vinales stated that Aprilia identified the problem as a human error, emphasizing the importance of avoiding such mishaps in the future. Despite the setback, he remains optimistic about the bike’s reliability and the team’s overall performance moving forward. Looking ahead to the Americas Grand Prix, Vinales is confident in the RS-GP’s capabilities at the Circuit of the Americas, aiming to maintain a competitive pace similar to that seen in Portugal.
