Maverick Vinales says he left his “best for the last bike”, as he planned a three-run strategy in MotoGP Australian Grand Prix qualifying, but was denied the chance to use it due to the rain. Saturday's Q2 session was affected by brief, sudden shower bursts bookending the 15-minute shootout, with a number of riders getting caught out by the conditions.  Vinales pressured eventual poleman Marc Marquez for top spot on his final lap after setting the timing screens ablaze in the first three sectors, but lost out in the last part due to the return of the rain. The Yamaha rider admits he had planned on making three runs, and that his “best” was left for the...
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