Maverick Viñales is approaching the French Grand Prix at Le Mans with high confidence and motivation, bolstered by recent impressive results. The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider, who won at the Bugatti circuit in 2017 and secured a podium finish in last year’s sprint race, is eager to perform well in what feels like a home event for his team and himself.
Viñales expressed his excitement, saying,
I am super excited to go to Le Mans for the team’s round, it almost feels like it will be a home round for me too, and I am super motivated to do well there.
This enthusiasm comes after a productive test in Jerez, where he finished second in the timesheets, pushing the team forward with valuable improvements.
He highlighted the importance of the progress made during the test:
We are arriving in Le Mans with good confidence from Spain after a really positive weekend for us, and a hard day at work during the test, where we could make some steps, which I am looking forward to applying this week in France.
Le Mans holds a special place for Maverick Viñales, as he claimed victory from pole position there in 2017. The rider underlined his approach to the race, noting,
Le Mans is a track that I enjoy a lot, so let’s see how the bike adapts to this track, we will take it step by step as usual, and see how it goes!
This methodical mindset reflects his focus on strong, consistent performance.
Besides the racing itself, Viñales is energized by the electric atmosphere of the French Grand Prix, which last year attracted nearly 300,000 spectators.
The atmosphere is always special in France, and it will carry us all weekend for sure!
he said, eager to leverage this energy to further improve his results with the RC16.
This return to Le Mans signifies more than just a race for Maverick Viñales; it represents a chance to build on past success and show resilience ahead of a critical phase in the season. With his confidence high and preparation thorough, Viñales looks set to make a significant impact at the French Grand Prix, thrilling fans and strengthening his position in the championship race.
