MotoGP | German GP Day 1: Maverick Vinales, "Positive day, but I don't feel great on the bike"

MotoGP GP Germany Yamaha MotoGP – Maverick Vinales closed the first day of free practice at the German Grand Prix, ninth stage of the 2019 MotoGP, with fourth fastest time.

The Yamaha Spaniard managed to be competitive in both sessions, but more than the fastest lap you need to look at the chronological race pace, which makes him one of the best on the track.

Statements by Maverick Vinales German GP MotoGP Free Practice

“I think it was a very positive day. Even though I don't feel great on the bike, because the grip level was low, our lap times were quite competitive. I tried riding with a race set up to find out which direction to take in preparation for the first few laps. We tested the tires and more or less we know how the feeling will be in the next few days, so tomorrow instead we can focus on the driving style and improve a little more, especially in sector 2. At a certain point I had a new tire and I was ready to push, but then at the third corner I was slowed down by some other riders. It's important to pay attention to what's happening on the track in such a tight circuit. Sometimes a bad lap in FP3 can make you go to Q1.”