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Maverick Vinales admitted it was a “big mistake” to reject offers from Ducati to partner Andrea Dovizioso in its factory MotoGP team in 2019.
Maverick Vinales acknowledged making a “big mistake” by turning down an offer from Ducati to partner Andrea Dovizioso in their MotoGP team in 2019. Despite his time at Yamaha, where he failed to secure a title, Vinales revealed he had declined Ducati’s offer due to advice from his management. He admitted regret for not signing the contract, unsure if it would have led to a championship win. Vinales expressed disappointment with his early departure from Yamaha in 2021, losing significant money and opportunities as a result. Although now with Aprilia, he believes staying with Yamaha could have yielded better results. Despite challenges, Vinales remains optimistic about his future in MotoGP and is satisfied with his current situation at KTM, appreciating the team and their potential for success.
