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Maverick Vinales reveals how he motivates himself amid a lack of podium finishes in 2025.
Maverick Vinales acknowledges the challenge of establishing himself as a frontrunner in MotoGP, despite previously beating top riders like Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, and Dani Pedrosa. He made a strong start with Yamaha in 2017, achieving notable success and outscoring Rossi multiple times during their time as teammates.
Although he finished third in the championship in 2017 and 2019, Vinales fell short of claiming a world title with Yamaha. His controversial exit from Yamaha in 2021 led to a fresh start with Aprilia, where he ended a three-year winning drought at the beginning of last season.
While adapting quickly to the RC16 at Tech3 KTM, Vinales often reflects on his past achievements to stay motivated in the midfield. He emphasizes the importance of remembering his past victories against elite riders to maintain belief in his abilities and continue striving for success in MotoGP.
