APRILIA CONFIRMS EARLY VINALES TEST

The Maverick Vinales saga continues with the news that the Spaniard will test an Aprilia RS-GP for the first time next week.

Vinales was suspended by the factory Yamaha MotoGP outfit after the team found him deliberately over-revving his engine at the conclusion of the Styrian Grand Prix.

The 26-year-old Spaniard was suspended by the team before the two parties elected to go their separate ways with immediate effect.

During that time Vinales signed up to ride for Aprilia in 2022 and will not have long before he jumps on board for the first time as he will test at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli in Italy from August 31-September 1.

Romano Albesiano, the Aprilia Racing Technical Director is looking forward to hearing the former Moto3 champions opinions and views of the bike.

“From a technical point of view, it is always fascinating to listen to the impressions of a rider who is testing your bike for the first time,” he said. “Especially with a champion like Maverick, who we are pleased to welcome into the Aprilia Racing family.

“After the great work carried out on the track by the racing department over the last two years, we are adding yet another piece to the path of growth that we are undertaking with encouraging results.

“Clearly the first approach involves a very practical adaptation phase, in terms of ergonomics and setup, which we know vary for each rider.

“But I’m sure that Maverick’s talent and speed will come to the fore right away and I can’t wait to start working together.”

It is hoped that for Vinales his time at Aprilia is a fresh start after an unharmonious end to his relationship with Yamaha.

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