After missing the Brno race due to shoulder surgery, Maverick Vi\u00f1ales returned to MotoGP on Friday morning, completing 16 laps in FP1 at the Red Bull Ring. However, the Tech3 KTM rider had to stop his afternoon practice after just six laps.<\/p>\n
Vi\u00f1ales spent the remainder of the session resting in the pits with an ice pack on his shoulder, which he injured at Sachsenring. Despite this, the Spanish rider has not ruled out participating in Saturday\u2019s sessions.<\/p>\n
Vi\u00f1ales, who was 1.3 seconds slower than leader Marc M\u00e1rquez in the morning session, commented: \u201cThis morning, my shoulders didn\u2019t feel too bad, but by the afternoon they were stiffer with less mobility, making it hard to stay on the bike on the main straight, especially with the wind. It\u2019s important to listen to your body and take the right steps now. My speed is 100%, but every lap I complete helps me recover fully. I\u2019ll assess how I feel tomorrow morning and decide whether to ride.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vi\u00f1ales\u2019 teammate, Enea Bastianini, finished 11th on the first day of KTM\u2019s home race, narrowly missing direct entry to Qualifying 2 by just 0.011 seconds. Both riders tested the factory team\u2019s new fairing package.<\/p>\n
Bastianini said, \u201cThe bike felt quick this morning, and I was close to the other riders, but this afternoon was tougher. We struggle more with front-end management when it\u2019s hot, but I like the new fairing and I\u2019m pleased with the updates we received this weekend. We\u2019ll keep working and see what happens on Saturday.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pedro Acosta was the top KTM rider, finishing second behind M\u00e1rquez in the morning session.<\/p>\n
Fan Take: This update is crucial for racing fans as it highlights the resilience of Maverick Vi\u00f1ales, who is pushing through injury to compete, underscoring the determination typical in MotoGP. The introduction of KTM’s new fairing package also signals exciting technical developments that could shake up the competition this season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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