The factory Aprilia rider was consistently fast throughout the day before overhauling Marc Marquez heading into the fi𝔍na𒐪l hour.

Vinales, who was winless again last season, showed enough potential to change that going forward꧅, but to do so he is looking to have a more complete bike for the start of next season. 

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Asked what items were tried at the one-day test, Vinales said: “Not a lot of big things. I♑t was just very important to understand a few directions for the next year. 

“Of course, sometimes I’m demanding somethingꦫ different than the other Aprilia riders𒉰 so it was important to work. 

“I tried different aerodynamics and it was important to define it in Valencia. Some swingarms which were very differe💧nt, different seats, different fuel tank🌟s. I just wanted to be more confident.”

Vinales was Apri🦂lia’s st𝄹rongest rider down the stretch in 2023 and should start next season with the confidence to fight for race wins.

A bike that brakes late but turns tigh🌟t was the biggest demand from the Spaniard who wants to have it in time for the season-opener.

Vinales said: “I’m looking for a bike that can brake late because I want🅺 something that’s good on the brakes but turns tight. 

“I’m looking fo♏r that and looking for more pickup on the acceleration. Every time I can💟 do that I gain a lot of grip compared to a normal riding style. 

“So we were just choosing the direction for next year. One of the mai💧n parts to improve was the start which we accomplished.”