Paddock ‘sources’ say Maverick Vinales’ relationship with Jorge Lorenzo has already hit a ‘bump’.

Vinyls He also lost points in Thailand and finished 16th. His average position in all competitions so far is 18th.

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The relationship between Jorge Lorenzo and Maverick Vinales can already be strained

Vinales recruited the three-time MotoGP champion and former rival. Lorenzo As a horse trainer, however, he seems to feel no use. In fact, the 31-year-old has declined significantly compared to last season (when he was fully healthy).

“Several sources” told the Spanish publication Sports That the link is ‘going in the direction’. Viñales has been repeatedly asked if Lorenzo has left the garage in Brazil.

of Tech3 The rider pointed out that Lorenzo was too ‘expensive’ to fly to Brazil and now that the season has started, his priority is to work with the engineers.

Lorenzo is also not expected to attend this weekend’s US Grand Prix, but he ‘rarely misses’ the Spanish GP in Jerez, so his absence will be evident.

Neil Hodgson’s heated talks with Maverick Vinales and Jorge Lorenzo could become a reality.

KTM insiders predict that Vinales will win the race ahead of Acosta. This year, however, they were immediately proven wrong when the young man won the Thai Sprint.

Jorge Lorenzo had a bet with Acosta’s manager.Albert Valera, that Vinales will finish high in the championship. Already, it looks like it’s paying off.

Acosta has scored 42 points in the first two rounds of the season, which puts him third in the championship, while Vinales is one of four riders without a point.

Speaking at the beginning of the month. Neil Hodgson predicted that Lorenzo and Vinales would split. Before Jerez. At the time, it seemed like a weekend overkill for poor Buriram, but now his comments seem to be getting louder.