One MotoGP rider has been praised for his overachievement.
Maverick Vienal – Always Can Be Stripped – has been praised for maintaining the fighting spirit that led to impressive results this season.
Vinales replaced Aprilia with a Tech3 KTM in 2025. In MotoGP rankings, it is just six points behind the manufacturer’s leading rider, Pedro Acosta.
Venares stole the show in Qatar Motoug, unexpectedly – but great – in second place, before being demoted to 14th due to a tire pressure breach. Nevertheless, his admiration for his ride engulfed Paddock.
The veteran rider backed up his performance by finishing fourth at Jerez and fifth at Le Mans.
“It’s different this season” For Maverick Venares
Maverick Vinals
“To me, and I really mean this, and I Ogra, Venares was my surprise standout this year,” said Neil Hodgson of TNT Sports.
“Well, he’s off to another manufacturer, KTM. He’s not on the main team, so he’s finishing his career.”
“As we see, you’ll probably have him going for a few more seasons, you’ll reach the point of your career.
“But I didn’t expect to see him fighting the way he did.”
Sylven Gintri added:
“We all know that when Maverick is happy with his bike, he has magic. He’s a special rider.
“I know he’s not consistent in the past, but when he has the feeling, he’s a really technical rider that’s so beautiful to ride.”
Hodgson added: “Sometimes, Mavericks can just walk on the water.
“He could go missing in a few rounds. I don’t know why, but I feel that this season is different.”
Vinaru’s excess so far in 2025 is highlighted by the struggle of his teammate Enea Bastianini, who left the factory Ducati last season.
Vinales also looks ahead to Brad Binder, KTM factory rider with a huge amount of bike experience.