MotoGP | Qatar GP Press Conference: Vinales, "we are reducing the gap little by little"

MotoGP Gp Losail Press Conference – Yamaha rider Maverick Vinales was also present at the first conference of the season.

The Spanish driver ended last season in progression, taking victory in Australia. During the winter things seem to have gone in the right direction, the M1 has improved, but only in the race will we see the real level, both of Iwata's bike and of his opponents.

These are the words of Maverick Vinales “I'm trying to face this season with a positive mentality. We have to trust our feelings. I followed my path and we improved. We have to continue working but I'm happy with the path the team has taken. I've been thinking about this day for weeks, now I'll try to stay ahead. All our opponents are strong, we are closing the gap little by little. We are testing the best things and have shown that we are fast on different tracks. I'm happy with the level we've reached now. We worked a lot, we changed several settings. My weak point was the first laps and we worked a lot to improve in this point. The psychological side was an area to improve on, and I worked on it. As the bike must be ready, I must be ready too, so I worked on it. We need to talk to the Safty Commission about the departure time, it would be better to leave earlier for safety reasons.”

“What is MotoGP for me? at the moment it's my life, I live for this, I live to win the title. It's exciting for the fans, we're growing and getting bigger every year. For all pilots it is more than a job, it is a lifestyle.”