Maverick Viñales warns Marc Marquez and Johann Zarco: “I will not back down.”

Maverick Viñales sharpens his weapons

Maverick Viñales will start from the fourth grid position in the Japanese Grand Prix.

“A very important qualifying – says the Aprilia centaur – We always have the potential in the race but a first or second row is the minimum goal to translate the good pace into a good result. That’s why I’m satisfied, with this crazy weather it was important to stay focused. I’m motivated and I think we can do a good job tomorrow, fight at the front. The choice of tires will be crucial, with so little data available if the track should be dry. In any case I will push from the start, if I have a chance I will not back down.”