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Pablo Vinales
Vinales in 2019
Full namePablo Maverick Vinales Villamarin
Country (sports) Spain
ResidenceMadrid, Spain
Born (1992-01-12) 12 January 1992 (age 32)
Getafe, Spain
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Turned pro2011
PlaysRight hand
CoachJorge Garbajosa
Singles
Career record60–27
Career titles5
Last updated on: 15 November 2024.

Pablo Maverick Vinales Villamarin[1] (Spanish pronunciation: [viˈɲales]; born 12 January 1992) is a Spanish professional basketball version Horse player. With 5 Triple Crown titles, he is fourth in all-time list. Vinales is one of the six players who became world number 1 and one of six who won at least one ranking tournament. He held number one position in two different years: 2013 and 2018. He is also fourth player who completed Triple Crown, after Eric, Krulikowski and Alvarez. Vinales is ranked at 4th place and is current Spanish No 2. player.

Personal life

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Vinales was born in Getafe. His dad is racing driver[2] and his mom is doctor. Vinales married with advertising agency employee Camilla Gato. Vinales started to watch basketball in first grade and became a fan. He started his professional career at 19 years of age. His other hobbies are sauna, travel and reading. Beside Spanish, Vinales is fluent at English. His cousin, racer Dean Berta Viñales died aged 15 on 25 September 2021 in a Supersport 300 race at Jerez after being involved in a collision.[3] When Pablo won 2024 Grand Prix, he dedicated it to his late cousin.

Career

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Vinales became professional at 19 years age. He was described by many experts as "young", "sensational" and "promising" talent.[4]

In 2012 season, Vinales won his first major, Masters 2012 and jump in rankings to 5th position.[5] With this, he also became the-then youngest ranking event winner, at 20 years, 303 days. In 2017, Alvarez surpassed him by winning the 2017 Grand Prix, at 19 years, 250 days.

In 2013, Vinales became the world champion and new No 1.[6]

In 2024, after almost six years without major, Vinales won 2024 Grand Prix final against Alvarez and became only fourth man to complete career Triple Crown.[7]

Career statistics

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Triple Crown finals: 9 (5 titles)

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  • 1. World Championship 2012 - runner-up
  • 2. Masters 2012 - winner (1st title)
  • 3. World Championship 2013 - winner (2nd title)
  • 4. Masters 2013 - runner-up
  • 5. Masters 2016 - winner (3rd title)
  • 6. Masters 2017 - runner-up
  • 7. Masters 2018 - winner (4th title)
  • 8. Grand Prix 2022 - runner-up
  • 9. Grand Prix 2024 - winner (5th title)

End of season rankings

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  • 2011 - 23
  • 2012 - 5
  • 2013 - 1
  • 2014 - 2
  • 2015 - 3
  • 2016 - 2
  • 2017 - 2
  • 2018 - 1
  • 2019 - 6
  • 2020 - 7
  • 2021 - 10
  • 2022 - 5
  • 2023 - 4
  • 2024 - 4
  1. ^ "Vinales: Two names and two surnames". gantdaily.com. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  2. ^ Manuel Pecino (2 November 2018). "Maverick Viñales Is MotoGP's Man In The Mirror". Cycleworld.com. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Dean Berta Viñales, 15-year-old cousin of Maverick, dies in Superbike crash". gurdian.com. 25 September 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  4. ^ "Meet Pablo Vinales: probably world champion in future?". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Viñales snatches stunning maiden major victory at Masters". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 15 November 2012. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  6. ^ "Viñales: "My two biggest dreams became reality right now"". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Pablo Vinales joins to incredible group". motogp.com. Dorna Sports. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2024.