Maverick Viñales has embarked on his new partnership with Aprilia Racing today, commencing a two-day test with the Noale factory at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.

First look pictures have been released of Viñales heading out on his Aprilia Racing Team Gresini RS-GP as he prepares to join Aleix Espargaro as teammates in 2022. The partnership will be the second time in the pair’s career - after two years at Suzuki in 2015-16.