Maverick Viñales
Maverick Viñales, the 2013 Moto3™ World Champion, has made his mark in the world of motorcycle racing. After moving up to MotoGP™ in 2015, he became Rookie of the Year before winning his first MotoGP™ race in 2016. Now with Aprilia, 'Top Gun' is one of the sport's biggest stars and you can discover everything you need to know about him here!
Rider ProfileMaverick Viñales, the 2013 Moto3™ World Champion, has made his mark in the world of motorcycle racing. After moving up to MotoGP™ in 2015, he became Rookie of the Year before winning his first MotoGP™ race in 2016. Now with Aprilia, 'Top Gun' is one of the sport's biggest stars and you can discover everything you need to know about him here!
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Viñales targeting more in 2024 after taking testing honours
Top Gun finished the Valencia Test P1, but feels there are still improvements to be made on the RS-GP
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"We're ready for this afternoon!" - Parc ferme reactions
Hear from the front row as Pecco Bagnaia positioned himself on the front row between Maverick Viñales and Johann Zarco for the Valencia GP
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Factory Aprilia duo in top 5 and feeling positive in Doha
One Aprilia rider says he knows what accounts for the bike's inconsistent performance, and the other says he doesn't have a clue, but both see a weekend full of opportunity
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"I wasn't expecting this!" - Aprilia charge hard in Thailand
Maverick Viñales and Aleix Espargaro spearhead the Noale factory challenge at Chang circuit but inisist precision will be key on Saturday
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Vinales: We've hit a wall and we need to break it
After a well-earned podium in Indonesia, Top Gun is bullish on his chances of getting that elusive first victory with Aprilia
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"It was a bet!" - Viñales explains bizarre Batman celebration
The Aprilia rider was back on the podium in Indonesia, and believes it's just a matter of time before he takes that elusive win on the RS GP
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"I think we deserved a race like this!" - Parc Ferme reaction
Hear from Pecco Bagnaia, Maverick Viñales and Fabio Quartararo after a superb Indonesian GP
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Where did it go wrong for Viñales after super Sprint start?
The Aprilia rider led for eight laps but then dropped like a stone in Indonesia, and Top Gun analyses his performance
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Viñales: Amazing opening day but I'm still missing something
The Aprilias are loving life in Indonesia, with Top Gun helping complete a Friday one-two and looking strong in Mandalika
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"I have a contract, but I don't know" - Viñales on Honda rumours
Top Gun has been linked with the recently vacated Repsol Honda seat in 2024, despite being tied down to Aprilia for next season
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REACTION: Aprilia duo talk on track near miss
It proved a good day for teammates Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Viñales, who claimed P3 and P6 respectively, despite a close call during Practice
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Riders use MotoGP™23 to learn the Buddh International Circuit
Maverick Viñales, Taka Nakagami and Alex Marquez turn on their consoles and check out the newest circuit to join the MotoGP™ calendar
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"We are there" - Viñales ready for breakthrough Aprilia win
Top Gun will continue knocking on the door for that maiden Aprilia victory, and set a blistering pace in Practice to take a Friday P2 at the San Marino GP
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WATCH: A. Espargaro reproduces Turn 1 heroics with race winning move
The Aprilia rider forced teammate Maverick Viñales wide to seize the initiative in Catalunya and completely banich his Barcelona demons
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"You can't believe how much I've grown today" - Viñales
Top Gun shone in Barcelona for P2, and revealed his pride in his team and himself after turning his career around
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UNHEARD: "I thought of trying a move at the last corner!"
There were memories of Rossi and Lorenzo in Catalunya as the Tissot Sprint podium fight went to the wire. Go behind the scenes with the top three
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"1st and 3rd, what can I say?" - Viñales loving life at Aprilia
Top Gun was back on the box in Barcelona, and details just why he couldn't get the better of Bagnaia in an epic last lap battle in the Tissot Sprint
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Did Viñales pull off the best save of his career in Barcelona?
Despite the massive scare, it was an "amazing day" for Top Gun who helped make it an Aprilia one-two at his home Grand Prix
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"Definitely my best Saturday in a long time!" – Q2 reaction
A thrilling qualifying saw Pecco Bagnaia take pole, but Maverick Viñales and Brad Binder join the Italian to form a blockbuster front row
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"It's going to be a battle from Lap 1" - Viñales up for the fight
Top Gun leads Aprilia's Austria charge on Friday with a P2, and looks in fine fettle ahead of the Tissot Sprint and feature race
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UNHEARD: "Madre mia man!"
Go behind the scenes and hear what Bezzecchi and Viñales spoke about immediately after claiming Tissot Sprint podiums at Silverstone
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"Head down, keep working" – Viñales wants more after rostrum return
The Aprilia rider is pleased to finally convert wet weather pace into a result as Silverstone continues to be a happy hunting ground
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"I was sleeping a bit in the first corners" – Tissot Sprint reaction
Alex Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi and Maverick Viñales react to a compelling Monster Energy British Grand Prix Tissot Sprint
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Viñales explains touching gesture to Luis Salom’s family
The #12 has sent Luis Salom’s 2011 Aprilia 125 machine - the bike the late Spaniard claimed his debut podium on at Assen - to Salom's family
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Drone footage reveals Viñales and A. Marquez T1 near miss
Just moments before Marc Marquez and Johann Zarco collided, the Aprilia and Gresini rider had their own close call on Friday afternoon
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"Sorry to Mack, but it's racing" - Tow tactics split opinion
In familiar scenes, M. Marquez latched onto the back of Viñales to help get himself into Q2 with the Aprilia rider less than pleased
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Viñales ready for take-off: "I expect to win races"
Proud of helping out in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region at the Aprilia All Stars Day, Maverick oozes confidence ahead of the coming races
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"That's why I was so angry" – Pecco & Viñales assess clash
Hear both riders explain how they viewed the dramatic incident that saw the duo crash out of the podium fight in Le Mans
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FREE: Bagnaia & Viñales clash in early French GP crash
Contact between the #1 & the Aprilia star while fighting for P3 sees both crash out of the leading group early into a dramatic Le Mans race
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"We must take the lead" - Viñales on practice start routine
Securing P2 for the day, the Aprilia rider rehearsed his starting launch several times in Jerez as he aims to overcome recent struggles
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
Spanish GP: Pre-Event Press Conference 2
Maverick Viñales, Luca Marini and Fabio Quartararo discuss their targets ahead of the Spanish GP
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The Viñales Vlog: Top Gun tackles COTA
Go behind-the-scenes at the Grand Prix of the Americas with Aprilia's star man in his latest vlog
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In Conversation With… Maverick Viñales
Having lent a helping hand in the past, Top Gun is hoping the favour will be returned in 2023 as the Aprilia rivalry is set to intensify
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Viñales: Clear potential, but race starts remains a mystery
A Sunday P4 had the Aprilia rider in a buoyant mood, and he feels there is more to come at the upcoming European tracks
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Viñales: “It’s my responsibility to improve the starts”
The Aprilia rider reflected on another miserable launch from the line which blew any podium or victory hopes he held for the Tissot Sprint
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Table Talk: Healthy Habits, Episode 2
Four individuals who are playing or have played sport at the highest level engage in a discussion about the importance of healthy habits.
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What are the differences between V4 and inline-4 engines?
Engine choice can define a bike, and Aprilia's Maverick Viñales and Crew Chief Jose Manuel Cazeaux break down the technology between both
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Termas tango ends in a "nightmare" for Aprilia
Both Maverick Viñales and Aleix Espargaro looked very competitive in Argentina, but the wet conditions wreaked havoc on their Sunday plans
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Lost aero, contact & a crash: Aprilia's tricky Saturday
Hear from Viñales and Aleix Espargaro as two of the weekend favourites detail what happened during the Sprint in Argentina
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Viñales fancies Termas tango with A. Espargaro
Top Gun will put friendships to one side in an Aprilia dogfight for victory in Argentina, with the Noale factory dominating on Day 1
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The Viñales blog - Portimao podium edition!
Get a more personal look at how Maverick Viñales' successful weekend was lived in Portugal
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Viñales details 2023 changes: "It's what I missed last year"
Bagging a podium in Portimao, the Aprilia rider has analysed some of the key differences between his current and previous setups
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
Michelin Grand Prix of Argentina: Pre-Event Press Conference
Pecco Bagnaia, Maverick Viñales, Jack Miller and Johann Zarco preview the weekend in Termas de Río Hondo
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"I'm completely sure the victory will come" - Viñales
Bridesmaid once again in Portugal, the Aprilia star secured another podium and believes he'll grace the top step again very soon
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MotoGP™ VIDEOPASS
Grande Prémio Tissot de Portugal: Press Conference
Having had time to draw breath after a Portimao thriller, Pecco Bagnaia, Maverick Viñales and Marco bezzecchi reflect on the Portuguese GP
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UNHEARD: "Madre mia!" - Podium trio analyse dramatic start
It was an electric start to proceedings in Portugal, and the top three's eyes were glued to the screen as the highlights played
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"That was a very long race!" - MotoGP™ podium reaction
Hear the immediate reaction to the premier class race where Pecco Bagnaia took victory ahead of Maverick Viñales and Marco Bezzecchi
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"I thought I had first... then I saw Jack" - Viñales
It was all smiles for the Aprilia ace even though he saw P1 snatched away from him, but Top Gun is confident ahead of a historic Saturday
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Viñales vlog: Go behind-the-scenes with Maverick in Portimao
Last test before the season starts! Very motivated to give my best at the first race of the year!
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"We're fast and competitive" - Viñales' hot streak continues
Despite an early crash, the Spaniard remains full of confidence as he analyses the new aero Aprilia brought to Portimao
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Viñales declares front-runner ambitions: "I'll be fast"
The Aprilia rider is purring with confidence after a hugely positive few days in Sepang that saw him claim third on the timesheets
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"There's a lot of potential" - Aprilia duo on 2023 bike
Hear from both Maverick Viñales and Aleix Espargaro after the opening morning of action and their first taste of the new RS-GP
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Maverick Viñales takes on Cartagena in pre-season
The Aprilia rider takes us through a day of on track training before he jumps back on to his RS-GP ahead of the Sepang Test
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MotoGP™ Podcast: Viñales reveals key to Aprilia turnaround
Enjoy the full sit-down chat with the Aprilia star, and how his fortunes with the Noale factory began to change after the Catalan Test
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"Good enough to be in the top 5 on Sunday" - Maverick
Viñales laments his first crash of the season, and the technical problem that cost him a place in Q2.
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Track-by-track: Viñales reveals the keys behind Buriram
Aprilia Racing's Maverick Viñales and his crew chief Giovanni Matarollo explain the challenges to the Chang International Circuit
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RIDER REACTS: "We were all afraid of Rins!" - from FIM CEV to MotoGP™
Alex Rins, Miguel Oliveira and Maverick Viñales recall their epic battles from the junior category in 2010 that helped them on their way to becoming global sensations
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SHOULDER CAM: The last lap onboard the Aprilia RS-GP
Watch the action unfold in the best seat in the house onboard with Maverick Vinales
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Is a Viñales victory on the cards in the near future?
After 3 podiums with Aprilia, the Spaniard analyses his current form ahead of his home Grand Prix in Aragon
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Viñales confident of winning potential
The Spaniard will start from fourth place in Misano, and believes he's in the perfect position for a good result
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Written in the stars? Viñales out to finish redemption story
12 months after an infamous visit to Austria that spelt the end of his Yamaha career, the now Aprilia rider is back at the top of his game
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Viñales: We've not hit our ceiling, we can keep improving
The Aprilia took a second consecutive podium with a brilliant British GP ride, and revealed his "extra motivation" ahead of the Austrian GP
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Close call! Quartararo & Viñales almost clash at lights out
The Yamaha and Aprilia riders had a near miss at the very beginning of a Silverstone stunner at the British GP
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"It feels good to make a lap like that" - Viñales
The Spaniard looks to have figured out qualifying on the RS-GP after a Saturday P2 and he can now focus on a maiden win in Aprilia colours
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"The objective is to win" - Viñales
Brimming with confidence from his maiden Aprilia podium, the Spaniard sets his ambitions high ahead of the British GP.
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UNSEEN: "This is just the start" - Viñales' podium return
Go behind-the-scenes as the Spaniard celebrates his first podium with Aprilia following a classy ride at the Dutch TT
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Viñales ecstatic after his first podium with Aprilia
The Spanish rider talks about returning to the podium after a year without one, having achieved his best result since he joined Aprilia
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Miller handed long lap penalty after Viñales near miss
The Aussie has been penalised once again by the stewards after he interrupted the Aprilia rider's time attack in Q2
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"Our target is Q2 and the front or second row" - Viñales
Back in Assen, the scene of his last MotoGP™ podium, the Aprilia rider is in a buoyant mood after his Friday's efforts
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What ended Maverick Viñales' podium charge in Germany?
Luck deserted the Spaniard when he was on the precipice of a best-ever result with Aprilia, with a mechanical issue forcing him to retire
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Aprilia as "ambitious and hungry" as ever for more results
Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Viñales line up on the second and third rows respectively, and are targeting further Sunday joy in Germany
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Viñales shares his thoughts on Aprilia's radical new fairing
It certainly caught the attention of many up and down pitlane but what did the Spaniard make of the Noale factory's latest innovation
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Viñales pumped for more success after Saturday savage job
Top Gun came through Q1 to earn a third row start and is seriously considering a soft-tyre gamble after his FP4 runs in the afternoon
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"Our objective is to win, and we're going for it!" - Viñales
Clearly delighted with his Friday P2 and one-lap pace, the Aprilia rider is targeting big things on the weekend of his home Grand Prix
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Aprilia extension a major "boost of confidence" for Viñales
The Spaniard hasn't fully fired aboard the RS-GP, but he believes he is on the right track after the Noale Factory's show of faith in him
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Will working smart make Viñales a COTA dark horse?
The Aprilia rider is showing the speed, form and now consistency that has made him one of MotoGP™'s top riders in recent years
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Viñales on Aleix Espargaro win: "It’s good for everybody"
The Aprilia rider was pleased to be back battling at the sharp end in Argentina and plans to build on his best result in Noale colours
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Close call! Espargaro and Viñales react to Turn 13 near miss
After hugging it out, all is good again in the Aprilia garages after an almost coming together between the two
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Why does Maverick Viñales feel like a rookie again?
Despite entering his eighth season in the premier class, the Aprilia rider believes he faces the same challenges as some of MotoGP™ newbies
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End of term report: Maio Meregalli reflects on Yamaha's 2021
Despite a Championship winning campaign, the Iwata factory's Team Director reckons there are improvements to be made ahead of next season