Viñales hoping for another Sepang victory, Oliveria motviated and eager to do well

In the lower cylinder Moto3 class, Maverick Viñales returns to Sepang where he won last year on his first appearance. Second place last week gives the Spaniard plenty of confidence and he wants another visit to the top of the podium at all three remaining races. Álex Rins will try to continue his quest for rookie of the year honour, which is just 7 points away. He will do so at a completely new track for him, as it is for Miguel Oliveira and Álex Márquez.

Maverick Viñales
“I have fond memories of the Sepang circuit, because last year I got a great win which was, in my opinion, one of my best races. On the other hand, you cannot help but think that we are going back to the place where Simoncelli was killed a year ago. I like the layout of the Malaysian track and I hope to achieve a great result, although I know that we will suffer because the characteristics of the track can make big differences. We are going for the podium and want to regain second place in the championship, so we must continue in this way. We continue to work and the Grand Prix is still up for grabs.”

Miguel Oliveira
“We’re already in Malaysia and eager to find out about this circuit. The truth is that in the end, the result in Japan was not what we expected; we lost out a lot on the straights. So now we have to focus on this second race in Asia to get a good result in the final stretch of the championship. I am motivated and eager to do well.”

Álex Rins
“Japan is over and done with and we are in Malaysia. I am thrilled with the outcome of last Sunday. To get another fourth place and be closer to the rookie of the year honour is a dream for the whole team. We worked very well at the last few races and that is the way we will follow at Sepang. We know how hard it will be, especially with the high temperatures and humidity, but we are ready and very motivated.”

Álex Márquez
“I was really surprised with the temperature in Malaysia, but Marc had already warned me about this. I wish it were Thursday already so that I could take a lap of the track, because it looks spectacular. The temperatures are very high, so it will be important to be physically will prepared. I arrive here with confidence after the last race, where we got points again, but we know that we can still do even better.”

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