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Vinales details Aprilia MotoGP upgrade he must be “very careful” with
Maverick Vinales enters the third round of the season with his first win on the Aprilia in Portugal just three weeks ago. He was set for a podium before a gearbox issue caused him to crash at the Algarve Circuit. Vinales finished Friday’s session at the Circuit of the Americas as the second fastest rider, showing promising speed. He explained a unique switch on his handlebars that toggles between front brake and clutch operation. Vinales is confident in Aprilia’s performance and feels he’s in top form since joining the team in 2021. He acknowledges the challenge in selecting tires for the race due to the high quality of both medium and soft compounds.
