P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Maverick Vinales might have failed to live up to the hype so far during his MotoGP career, but Valentin Khorounzhiy still thinks the Aprilia rider can make an impact
“In the final race weekend of the 2023 MotoGP season, Maverick Vinales performed well in practice and secured pole position with a new lap record. However, he made the wrong tire choice in both the sprint and the race, which affected his performance. Despite this, Vinales topped the post-season test on Tuesday, adding to his reputation as a strong test rider. Although he dislikes being labeled a ‘testing champion’, Vinales has consistently performed well in tests, topping 17 of them throughout his MotoGP career. In his first test as an Aprilia rider, Vinales demonstrated that he is becoming more of a ‘practice champion’ due to the nature of the current Aprilia bike. Despite challenges in translating practice pace to qualifying, Vinales has shown his skill in adapting to the bike and achieving impressive lap times.”
