Maverick Vinales has issued a defiant message regarding his MotoGP future. The current Tech3 KTM rider's future is unclear after a tough start to the 2026 campaign due to a shoulder injury. Vinales was poised for a step up to KTM's factory team but now faces an uncertain future.
Vinales has an option in his contract for KTM to extend him for next year, but Tech3's options are open, with other riders linked to the team. When asked about his plans for 2027, Vinales said he didn't know yet.
Vinales is confident that his shoulder will recover 100% and that his fitness will not be a determining factor in a 2027 deal. He stated that when he was fit, he was the leader within the KTM stable, and he is working to regain that form.
