Aprilia: Disappointing sprint start at Motegi was Vinales’ fault

Maverick Vinales and his Aprilia offered contrasting explanations for the Spanish rider’s disappointing opening lap at Motegi on Saturday.Hopes were high for the Noale squad after Vinales qualified third on the grid for the Japanese Grand Prix. But these were dashed when he lost several places at the first corner of the sprint race, after which he trailed home in ninth position.“I started well ...Keep reading