Tech3 arrives at Le Mans with high expectations for “one of the most important races”

The French Grand Prix MotoGP, which will be held this week on the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans, is always an unmissable event for the two Frenchmen on the grid, who are fabio quartararo and Johann Zarco. However, they are not the only ones to play at home in Sarthe, since this is also the case for the team Red Bull KTM Tech3.

Armed with its two new riders, Maverick Viñales and Enea Bastianini, the French team has recorded a series of positive results recently, and is therefore determined to shine in front of its home crowd.

Maverick Viñales approaches this event with renewed confidence. After two solid performances in Doha and Jerez, where he confirmed his excellent adaptation to the RC16, as well as the recent progress made by the machine, the Spaniard arrives at Le Mans with the intention of securing the podium he was denied in Qatar due to a penalty.

"I'm very excited to go to Le Mans for the team race. I feel like it's a home race for me too, rejoices Maverick Viñales. I'm very motivated to get a good result there. We're coming to Le Mans with the confidence of Spain. After a very positive weekend for us."

"During the Tests, we were able to make some progress. I'm looking forward to putting that into practice this week in France, He continues. Le Mans It's a circuit I really like, so let's see how the bike adapts to this circuit. We'll take it step by step as usual, and see how it goes! The atmosphere is always special in France, and it will carry us throughout the weekend. That's for sure."

One of the most important races for Tech3

Maverick Viñales has already shone several times at La Sarthe, with a victory in 2017 and a sprint podium in 2024. If the progress made during testing is confirmed during the race weekend, there is reason to expect a promising weekend for the Spanish rider.

For Nicolas Goyon, Tech3 team manager, this French Grand Prix is ​​of particular importance, and expectations are the same. “It’s time for one of the most important races for the Red Bull KTM Tech3 Team as we head to Le Mans for the French Grand Prix. It’s always a special moment for us, as a French team, to compete in our home race.”

"The team goes to Le Mans with expectations for Maverick Viñales, He continues. Especially after his last two excellent weekends in Doha and Jerez. He finished the Jerez test with the second fastest lap time, and Le Mans is a circuit he enjoys having finished on the sprint podium in 2024.

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