The Spanish MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales He leaves the Japanese Yamaha team to sign for one year, with the option to renew, with the Italian team Aprilia for the 2022 season, the team itself reported.
The Catalan rider had one more year of contract with Yamaha, but the problems he has had with the bike and the not very good relationship with the team have caused both to announce that they would separate their paths. The one from Rosas will share the team with Aleix Espargaró next year.
Massimo rivola, Chief Executive Officer of Aprilia declared: “We are very happy to have Maverick, a very high level rider and one of the purest talents in the premier class. We are honored to be able to put all of our best skills at the disposal of Viñales“.