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Vinales ‘did something magic’ with Aprilia on COTA MotoGP Saturday
Spanish rider Maverick Vinales broke the lap record at the Circuit of the Americas to secure his first pole position of the year, turning it into a dominant sprint victory. He won the race by 2.294 seconds, claiming consecutive wins in 2024. Vinales expressed more enjoyment in the qualifying session, surprised by his record lap time, stating that he made something magical happen with the bike. Feeling strong physically and experienced, he believes he can excel throughout the year with his current team, Aprilia Racing. Vinales highlighted the importance of hard work paying off, emphasizing his satisfaction and dedication to achieving success. He credited a change in weight distribution on his bike for unlocking his top form this season after initially struggling with confidence during pre-season testing.
