Maverick Vinales faced a tremendously tough opening day at Phillip Island after admitting he no longer recognizes how to ride due to a lingering shoulder injury. The Spanish rider confessed that he is far from being 100 percent physically fit after completing Friday's practice sessions at the Australian Grand Prix.
The main issue troubling Vinales stems from his shoulders, an area that endures immense stress when handling a MotoGP machine on a notoriously fluid track like Phillip Island. He pointed out that having two consecutive Grands Prix offers zero breathing room, noting that back-to-back racing severely hinders his recovery process.
Speaking to collaborator Manuel Pecino via Motosan.es, Vinales shared his raw frustration regarding his physical limitations. "I feel very bad, this is not the Phillip Island I remember. I am suffering and I cannot do much, I am just trying to save the weekend. Since Mandalika my shoulders hurt a lot: I pushed myself too much. Yesterday I did some tests and, luckily, the tendons are fine," Vinales stated.
Even though medical scans confirmed his tendons remain intact, inflammation flares up aggressively the moment he applies high physical strain on track. Vinales explained that staying at home leaves him completely pain-free, but as soon as he forces his body, secondary inflammations emerge, forcing him to consider consulting another specialist before the next round.
This physical handicap directly impairs his speed and fluidity through the layout. Despite clocking a 1'28.0 lap, he feels agonizingly slow because he cannot execute rapid direction changes, particularly pointing out his struggles at turns two, three, eight, and nine.
On a circuit where he typically thrives with supreme confidence, Vinales finds himself feeling blocked and helpless. He emphasized that while the bike performance is working brilliantly, his own compromised physical condition prevents him from tapping into its true speed, making absolute recovery his top priority.
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