MotoGP | Malaysian GP Day 1, Vinales: “A strange Friday”

MotoGP Malaysia Aprilia – Maverick Vinales closed the first day of testing for the Malaysian Grand Prix, 18th stage of the 2023 Motorcycle World Championship, with the fifth fastest time.

On this Friday on a track that often surprises, Viñales navigated the complexities of grip, experiencing different sensations compared to previous sessions. Despite the uncertainties, the Spanish rider found his strong point in the last time attack with new tyre, considering it a solid starting point for the rest of the weekend. Viñales also underlined the importance of the comparisons carried out on the bike to improve thermal comfort on the bike, praising Aprilia's promptness in responding to the team's needs. With a Sprint looming and data analysis on the cards, Viñales is determined to decipher the details and approach the rest of the weekend knowing he can optimize his Aprilia's performance ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Statements by Maverick Vinales Day 1 GP Malaysia MotoGP 2023

“A strange Friday on this track. We know that in the first session the grip is usually poor, then it improves, but today I didn't feel a better feeling in the afternoon. However, in the last time attack with new tires I felt good, it's the starting point for tomorrow. We did some comparisons on various systems to improve thermal comfort on the bike, I have to thank Aprilia for the speed of response despite the little time available. Today there were no extreme temperatures so it's difficult to evaluate, we will analyze the data and already in the Sprint we will understand more."