In a statement, Aprilia explains that “not a week has passed since the accident in which her cousin Dean Berta Viñales died, too little time to regain the necessary serenity”.
Por Therefore, Maverick, “with the full and unconditional support of Aprilia Racing, has decided to take a break from the process of adapting to the bike and the team”.
“The entire Aprilia Racing family supports this decision and sympathizes. if with Maverick and his loved ones. There will be other moments and stages to resume the promising path undertaken together, on a journey that must be made with total respect for people and feelings”, the statement continues.
Last Saturday, Dean was the victim of a multiple run over during the Supersport 300 race of Jerez de La Frontera (Spain), hit by Alejandro Carrion, Daniel Mogeda, Harry Khouri and Yeray Ruiz. After being treated at the track, the 15-year-old was taken to hospital, but he could not resist the injuries suffered to the chest and head.
Maverick Viñales is currently placed eighth in the MotoGP World Championship .
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