Maverick Vinales and Jorge Lorenzo’s collaboration appears to have cooled down recently, as Lorenzo was noticeably absent from the Brazilian Grand Prix. Vinales, who had been working with Lorenzo during pre-season, expressed limited enthusiasm compared to earlier testing sessions, indicating a shift in their relationship. In a statement to Motorsport.com, Vinales mentioned that their work together had been more focused on winter preparation and that during the season, his focus was on working with the team during races and inside the garage.
However, following a disappointing race result where Vinales finished last, he seemed less concerned about Lorenzo’s absence and more focused on addressing his own racing issues. Vinales hinted at logistical and financial factors playing a role in Lorenzo’s absence, suggesting that Tech3 might not be covering Lorenzo’s travel expenses for flyaway events. Lorenzo, on the other hand, has returned to Switzerland, where he spent much of his racing career, and is expected to continue his role as a commentator for Spanish broadcaster DAZN.
Despite Lorenzo’s initial belief in Vinales’ potential and a reported bet with Pedro Acosta’s manager, the early results of the season have raised questions about their partnership. Vinales’ performance in the season opener was disappointing, leading to speculation that the collaboration between him and Lorenzo has ended. Moreover, Vinales’ uncertain future with KTM adds another layer of complexity to the situation, as the Austrian manufacturer is said to be reevaluating their plans for the upcoming seasons. As the situation evolves, the outcome of Vinales and KTM’s partnership remains uncertain, leaving fans and experts eagerly awaiting developments in the MotoGP world.
Source: “https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/maverick-vinales-jorge-lorenzo-partnership-cooling-down/10807586/”
