Jorge Lorenzo becomes Maverick Viñales' coach

They were rivals, now they're allies! Jorge Lorenzo has officially joined Maverick Viñales' team as a "performance coach." The KTM Tech3 rider's objective with this new addition is clear: to fight for the world title in MotoGPViñales currently has ten victories in the premier class, and a Moto3 world championship title, acquired in 2013.

« The arrival de Jorge in this adventure is a formidable opportunity to learn et de progress à all many levels »Viñales explained in a press release. « Its experience et are Regard video shooting help à aller de the front en toute Trust us. Je begins this news step with beaucoup de motivation et enthusiasm »

Lorenzo's arrival focuses on three aspects of performance, which the Mallorcan has been able to implement throughout his career, which ended in late 2019 after a particularly difficult season with Repsol Honda. The first aspect is physical preparation, a very important point in MotoGP and perhaps even more so now for Maverick Viñales, who made his return in Valencia after several months of absence due to injury.

The second aspect is a ccoaching strategic, axis on la management de la pressure et of the risks, la regularity en course et la taking de decision in many moments reviewsThis should also help Viñales maintain a consistent level of form in races throughout the season. It's true that "Top Gun" has always been known for starting the season with a bang, before gradually slipping down the standings…

The third point is a technical collaboration aimed at improving race weekend analysis and preparation. We now only have to wait for the Sepang tests next March to see the first effects of Jorge Lorenzo joining Maverick Viñales' team. The rider, who will turn 31 in January 2026, is often seen as an excellent rider, but one who needs all the pieces of the puzzle to fit together perfectly to unlock his potential, both physically and mentally.

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