Maverick Vinales from Spain turned around a tough start to have a flawless weekend, winning the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas in Texas on Sunday.
At 29 years old, Maverick Vinales had a perfect weekend, starting with winning the sprint race on Saturday. Despite a rough beginning in the main event where he dropped to 11th place after the first lap, he managed to secure the pole position.
Pedro Acosta, a teenage rookie, finished second, and Enea Bastianini took third place. Championship leader Jorge Martin ended up in fourth.
Throughout the race, there were numerous lead changes, with Acosta taking the lead from the start.
Vinales' victory with Aprilia marks a historic achievement as he becomes the first rider to win a Sunday race with three different manufacturers, having previously won with Suzuki and Yamaha.
Reflecting on his win, Vinales said, "I felt everyone pushing me. It was spectacular. What can I say? History made. I'm dreaming. I'm super happy... I don't know how many overtakes I did!"
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