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Maverick Vinales smashed a lap record in Valencia which has stood for seven years.
Jorge Lorenzo’s lap record from 2016 was surpassed by Vinales during Friday practice at the Valencia MotoGP. Despite this, Vinales believes he can still improve on his fastest lap time of 1m29.142s. He expressed his satisfaction with his performance but remains focused on continuing to push himself. Vinales emphasized the importance of qualifying on Saturday to ensure a successful weekend. He acknowledged that there are other strong riders in the competition and highlighted the need to secure a strong position in the first corners. Vinales is using the post-season test on Tuesday to fine-tune specific aspects of the Aprilia bike, particularly the clutch, while looking to make small adjustments for next year. He expressed confidence in his progress with the team so far and the continuous improvement they are achieving.
