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Vinales details Aprilia MotoGP upgrade he must be “very careful” with
Vinales is entering this weekend’s third round of the season in great shape, following his first win on the Aprilia in the sprint race in Portugal three weeks ago. Despite a gearbox issue leading to a crash in the grand prix, Vinales finished second fastest in Friday’s practice at the Circuit of the Americas, showing potential to challenge records set by Jorge Martin. Revealing a unique switch on his handlebars to switch between the front brake and clutch lever, Vinales emphasized the importance of caution to prevent stalling the bike. Confident in Aprilia’s performance, Vinales believes he is currently experiencing his strongest moments with the Italian team, showing promising signs for the upcoming races. Anticipating a challenging decision on tire selection due to the exceptional performance of the medium and soft compounds, Vinales looks forward to working closely with his team to make the best choices for the race.
