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Get to know Slipstream, Maverick Vinales’ Weapon at MotoGP Qatar 2021

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Maverick Vinales win MotoGP Qatar 2021. Rider The Yamaha Energy Monster uses the technique slipstream.

MotoGP Qatar so the opening race MotoGP 2021, which took place at the Losail circuit, Doha on Monday (29/3/2021) early morning WIB yesterday. Maverick Vinales was able to become the champion.

Maverick Vinales start from position three, which had dropped to position five entering the first corner.

Slowly, Vinales continued to advance and finally nudged to the forefront on the 15th lap. Since then, Vinales has continued to lead.

Maverick Vinales eventually became a champion MotoGP Qatar 2021. Behind him are in the top 10, respectively filled by Johann Zarco, Francesco Bagnaia, Joan Mir, Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rins, Aleix Espargaro, Pol Espargaro, Jack Miller and Enea Bastianini.

Maverick Vinales Qatar MotoGP champion (Getty Images / Mirco Lazzari gp)–

Maverick Vinales admitted that his weapon in winning the Qatar MotoGP was to maximize the slipstream. That he did thanks to his teammates, Fabio Quartararo.

“With the slipstream from Quartararo, we closed the gap. So I didn’t take too many risks, only when I saw an opportunity came I went fast,” Vinales said as quoted by the report. Crash.

DOHA, QATAR - MARCH 27: Maverick Vinales of Spain and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team rounds the bend during the MotoGP of Qatar - Qualifying at Losail Circuit on March 27, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Mirco Lazzari gp/Getty Images)Fabio Quartararo dan Maverick Vinales (Getty Images / Mirco Lazzari gp)–

What is that slipstream?

MotoGP lovers in general probably already understand. But for those who don’t know, slipstream This is a technique used by racers, be they cyclists, motorbikes or cars, by taking advantage of certain moments and areas to ‘steal the wind’ from the racer in front of them.

With technique slipstream, the racer takes advantage of the area with lower air pressure behind the other riders. That means reducing wind resistance.

Known, Maverick Vinales really cool in the back Fabio Quartararo since the early days of the Qatar MotoGP race. Quartararo ‘led’ Vinales well in following Francesco Bagnaia and Johann Zarco.

Only on the 15th lap MotoGP Qatar 2021, Vinales was able to poke into the first position. Until the rest of the lap, Vinales was able to maintain his position.

“Quartararo closed the gap and I’m trying to save on the tires as much as possible, especially the rear tires,” said Vinales.

what slipstream will again lead Vinales to victory on the same circuit in MotoGP Doha 2021 this weekend? We wait together.

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Watch the video ‘Vinales Wins Qatar MotoGP 2021 Opening Series’:

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