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The ‘real’ race debate sparked by Vinales’ historic MotoGP sprint win
Coming into the 2024 MotoGP season, Vinales, Rins, and Miller had the chance to make history by winning with three different manufacturers. Vinales made history with his first win on the Aprilia in Portugal, but it was not officially recognized due to the sprint format. The sprint format, introduced last year, caused confusion as it was not considered equivalent to a regular grand prix win in the record books. Some riders, like Vinales, celebrated their sprint wins as grand prix victories, while others, like Marquez, viewed them as special situations. The debate continues on whether sprint wins should hold the same weight as traditional grand prix victories in MotoGP history.
