After his second consecutive win, Vinales relaxed, dropping the shell of concentration and letting himself be overcome with joy: “It’s incredible, I still can’t believe what I’ve done in these two races, it’s incredible- It couldn’t have gone better, I’m living a dream”. Maverick is emotional and has every right to be.
It’s one thing to dominate the pre-season but the races are another story, one that the Spaniard is writing with his wrist.
“It’s difficult to believe I’ve started the season this way, winning here in Argentina where I’ve always crashed out – he smiles, thinking back to the past – The bike was perfect, I could ride as I wanted. It’s incredible to win two races in a row in my first season with the Yamaha”.
Vinales also knows to be humble.
“This was not just a win for me, but for the whole team. I have to thank my team, they are really helping me These results give us great motivation, to me and them, and we have to exploit that”.
He explains the race from his point of view.
“It wasn’t easy – he explains – I started quite well and moved up behind Crutchlow, who wasn’t at all easy to pass. After Marquez crashed, I didn’t want to take too many risks, but Cal and Valentino were strong and I have to give it my all. I had to be smart, changing the mapping to save the tyres, in case Crutchlow and Rossi arrived. I’m pleased because I was able to read the race in the best possible way”.
He now has 50 points to his name, 14 more than Rossi and 30 more than Dovizioso.
“No, I’m not thinking about the championship for now and am taking it race by race. I know that the Yamaha can be competitive at every track”
The next is Austin.
“I know that Marquez is very fast in Texas, but it’s one of my favorites too – he warns -We just have to ensure the M1 is almost there too, I’m confident”.