Viñales is radiant before getting on the top step of the podium: “I didn’t start very well, but I saved the tires, I tried to stay calm and then stretch”
The Grand Prix of Qatar, the first round of the 2021 World Championship, goes to the archives with the victory of Maverick Viñales in MotoGP. The Yamaha rider, who will become a father during the season, preceded Johann Zarco (Ducati Pramac) and the Italian Pecco Bagnaia (factory Ducati), both good at exploiting the power of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer on the straight before the flag. at chess, effectively mocking Joan Mir (Suzuki), author of a great comeback.
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Maverick Viñales (1°)
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“The start was not great – Viñales begins – but then I perceived the potential of the bike, I saved the tires to keep them for the final. I tried to stay calm and in the end I managed to get away from Zarco, Bagnaia and Mir. One weekend incredible, I’m very happy “. And to Sky’s microphones he adds: ““ I found myself very well on the bike since Free Practice 4. We still have to work to improve the grip on the front, for the next race I’ll try to improve the start, it’s a ‘mandatory’ job for us . Last year I took off late and went long, this year I took off late but I entered the curves well. And compared to last year it is easier to overtake, it is a satisfaction to overtake the Ducatis. If I arrive more relaxed at the races? No, because I know that my wife is pregnant anyway, but I also know that I have a big family behind me and I can count on them. My wife chose the name Nina ”.
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Johann Zarco (2 °)
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“I’m satisfied, it was a long race. The goal was to stay behind Pecco and save the tires for the final, but then Maverick came. I had speed to keep up with him, I tried to catch him but the bike was slipping a lot in the final. When Mir passed me, I knew I could count on a great engine on the straight and also thanks to that I finished second. It was enough just to open the throttle on the straight. I enjoy the moment, the analyzes later. “
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Pecco Bagnaia (3rd)
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“When I saw that Mir passed me and then Zarco too, I tried to stay calm, to let the tires breathe. I was struggling with the rear one, then I went back to pushing and maybe I wore the rear too much. I did everything to keep Zarco behind me, I also have the mark of his rubber on the suit having closed the door to him in a curve. I thought that rhythm was enough. For next week I will try to stay a little more calm, especially at the beginning. However, happy to start the season and this chapter of my career in this way. Last year I crashed a lot and this year I want to improve in this respect. I realized that driving without taking too many risks is essential to be able to win over the long term ”.
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March 28, 2021 (change March 28, 2021 | 20:55)
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