Maverick Vinales makes history at the GP of the Americas
Maverick Vinales just set the record for becoming the first-ever rider to win a MotoGP race with 3 different manufacturers. He won races with Suzuki Ecstar, Monster Energy Yamaha, and just recently, with Aprilia.
“This is a historic achievement and I knew from the first day I arrived with Aprilia that I would be able to accomplish it. I wish to thank everyone who gave me the strength to continue, the folks in Noale, my team, and my family,” said Vinales.
Vinales’ win in the Grand Prix of the Americas gives Aprilia its 298th victory in its World Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing history. After contact at the start which relegated him to eleventh place, the Spanish rider embarked on a hard-fought comeback ride, moving into the race lead and setting the absolute best race time by a long shot.
Meanwhile, it was a complicated race start for Aleix Espargaró as well, with the rider being a victim of contact on the first braking section and dropping back several positions. After a bold comeback, the Spanish rider finished 7th.
