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MotoGP, Rivola hints that Vinales might already race the Aprilia RS-GP at Aragon

"We will think about it after the tests at Misano. The goal now is to get to know each other and to make the bike tailor-made for him. With a crystalline talent like his, the human management side will be important"

MotoGP: Rivola hints that Vinales might already race the Aprilia RS-GP at Aragon

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The arrival of Maverick Vinales at Aprilia is the big news of the last few weeks. The immediate divorce from Yamaha left him free to get on the RS-GP early and there is already a two-day test organized for August 31st. Of course, the more you have, the more you want and many observers are wondering when the Spaniard will be able to ride the bike for the first time in a GP.

"Vinales represents an incredible opportunity for us - Massimo Rivola explained to Sky TV - Anticipating the work in view of 2022 is the goal, we will be able to make the bike tailor-made for him, but we don't want to rush things and throw him into the races".

Not even if the Misano tests go particularly well?

“You mean, see him race at Aragon? Why not? But now let's think about Misano and then we'll think about it later," said the Aprilia Racing CEO.

Vinales also has a reputation as a difficult rider to manage…

“The most important thing is to get to know him and understand what he needs to feel at ease – continued Rivola - Obviously the bike will have to be competitive, but for such a crystalline talent the human management side of things will be very important”.

 

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