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!
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"It can help a lot" - Viñales eyes gains after Test findings
Speaking before setting the fastest time of the Test, Top Gun broke down what was on the menu for him in Aragon
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HIGHLIGHTS: Viñales takes Aragon testing honours, Gonzalez debuts
There were plenty of innovations on show as MotoGP welcomed a new face to the fold for the day
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Word on the Grid: Rider reaction to the Tissot Sprint at Aragon!
Hear from some stars of the show as they review their qualifying and Sprint performances, and look ahead to Sunday's Aragon GP
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Viñales leads KTM offensive at Aragon, is there more to come from 'Top Gun'?
Acosta and Binder made it three KTM riders directly into Q2 at MotorLand Aragon after a strong Friday for KTM
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Top Gun, top prospect: Viñales ready to fight at the front
The KTM rider maintains his strong form on Day 1 of the French GP, with the only setback a crash late in the afternoon
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Word on the Grid: Rider reaction to the Tissot Sprint!
A handful of stars reflect on a dramatic Sprint, calling it 'bittersweet', 'incredible' and 'fun' after a wild Saturday at Jerez.
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UNSEEN: "Our time will arrive"
Enjoy the post-race conversations, celebrations and penalty reaction with Viñales, Tech3, Bagnaia and Morbidelli following the Qatar GP
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UNHEARD: "The KTM is really fast on the straights, it's unbelievable!"
Qatar threw up a thriller, and you can hear the immediate thoughts of Marc Marquez, Pecco Bagnaia and Maverick Viñales post-race
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"Maybe it takes a month, maybe it takes a year" - Can Vinales win with a fourth manufacturer?
Maverick discusses his bold move to Red Bull KTM Tech3, sharing first impressions, the challenges of adapting to a new bike, and his ambitious goals for 2025.
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KTM set for battle in 2025: 'We are quite prepared"
Team Manager Aki Ajo reviews pre-season for the four RC16 riders and shares their outlook on the upcoming season opener in Thailand
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FULL PRESENTATION: KTM Factory Racing and Tech 3 launch 2025 livery
There are four World Champions in the ranks for KTM in 2025 but can they return the Austrian manufacturer to the top?
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"To win with 4 manufacturers is history" - Viñales to write records with KTM?
Suzuki. Yamaha. Aprilia. KTM? Viñales has history in his hands, can it come to fruition?
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A CHAMPION LINE-UP: KTM Factory Racing and Tech 3 reveal 2025 colours
Brad Binder, Pedro Acosta, Maverick Viñales and Enea Bastianini across both teams with one goal between them...
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KTM makes its mark on Maverick: Viñales feels instant impact
Top Gun says he has settled in nicely to his new team after an encouraging Test
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WATCH: Viñales and Bezzecchi crash out after high-speed collision
Top Gun had just made a move past the Italian, but before they knew it, both riders were flying through the gravel late on in the Tissot Sprint
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Aprilia's bold shift: "You have to take riskes if you want to succeed"
Fabiano Sterlacchini will become Aprilia's Technical Director for 2025, and both current and future riders share their thoughts on this major change
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“It’s a gamble, but I believe in myself” - Why did Viñales pick KTM over Aprilia?
From targeting even more history to revealing his motivations behind the shock switch, 'Top Gun' talks his Noale factory career and what lies in store for him in MotoGP™
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WATCH: Viñales bike goes up in smoke after nasty Q2 crash
The Aprilia star took a heavy hit coming out of Turn 10 at the Sachsenring, ending his pole hopes
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Third-place finish "the maximum" for Viñales in the Tissot Sprint
The Aprilia rider achieves his third Sprint podium of 2024, but was unable to keep the pace with Bagnaia and Martin at Assen
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Viñales reveals motivations behind surprise Aprilia exit
Top Gun will leave the Noale factory at the end of the season to pursue an opportunity with a rebranded KTM Tech3 next year
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HIGHLIGHTS: Aprilia All Stars Day
Take a look at some of the very best bits from Misano, where MotoGP™ stars Aleix Espargaro, Maverick Viñales and Miguel Oliveira were in attendance
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"Aprilia deserved another top rider" - Aleix and Vinales on the signing of Martin
Convinced of the potential of the "Martinator", the No. 41 explains how he helped in the process, whilst "Mack" values a "very positive" move and says he has not yet decided on his future
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RIDER REACTION: From podium contenders to gravel trap victims
Six riders reflect on tumbles that saw each of them hit the deck in dramatic fashion, dashing their top three hopes and blowing the Sprint wide open!
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"Winning here is something else" - How special is it to win in Jerez?
Steeped in history, Spanish riders Jorge Martin and Maverick Viñales detail just how prestigious it is to win at the iconic circuit
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Viñales talks MotoGP™ future and M. Marquez to Aprilia possibility
Top Gun feels links with the eight-time Champion prove the Noale factory are on the right track, and provided an update on his contract situation
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UNSEEN: Emotional Viñales celebrates historic win - "It’s been so tough"
Get backstage access to the Aprilia Racing post-race festivities as ‘BatMav’ claims a long-awaited Sunday victory return
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UNHEARD: "Everyone was elbows out at the start!"
The podium trio reflect on a frantic but compelling Americas GP at COTA
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WATCH: Viñales incredible COTA comeback in all its glory!
Top Gun produced an absolute stunner as he went from P11 to P1 to make history at the Americas GP
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"I want to put the hammer down!" - Viñales chases down dream treble
The Aprilia star is in scintillating form after taking pole and Sprint success at COTA, and he has now set his sights on the big prize on Sunday
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WATCH: Top Gun strikes with a lap record for pole at COTA
Go OnBoard with Maverick Viñales as he put in a blistering effort at the powerhouse rodeo to take P1 on the grid