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KTM revealed Maverick Vinales’ past ‘complications’ in MotoGP
Maverick Vinales joined KTM at the start of the 2025 season and has found the bike’s powerful engine a key factor in his ability to overtake, something he struggled with on previous bikes like Yamaha and Aprilia.
Vinales mentioned in an exclusive interview that he now understands why overtaking was so complicated for him before, as the KTM allows him to make overtakes easily and confidently.
Despite a challenging pre-season phase, Vinales has been able to adapt quickly to the KTM, partly due to the experience he gained from riding the Aprilia in 2021.
Vinales highlighted that his time with Aprilia helped him realize the importance of adapting to a new bike and engine, emphasizing the need for patience and understanding in the process of getting comfortable with a different machine.
Overall, Vinales’ transition to KTM has been aided by his previous experiences in MotoGP, showcasing the importance of learning from past challenges to improve in the present.
