Maverick Viñales, MotoGP rider for Red Bull KTM Tech 3, has just concluded the weekend of the Qatar Grand Prix in a worrying situation. He has expressed his intention to undergo a series of medical examinations to determine the extent of his problems with his left shoulder.
Over the past 18 months, Viñales has experienced a significant variation in his career. In the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, he was in his first race with KTM Tech3 and finished second, showing great competitive pace. However, his return to Losail has been much more complicated due to a shoulder injury he sustained at Sachsenring.
Despite the surgeries and recovery time, Viñales continues to struggle with the issue that keeps him from returning to his best physical form. This leads him to two conclusions: he does not want to race without being in optimal conditions and believes that every time he competes, he does not manage to improve his situation.
After finishing Sunday’s race with difficulties, Viñales announced his intention to carry out extensive tests to identify what is going on. Among the tests are a computed tomography scan, an MRI, and other examinations to find out if there is any fracture that requires surgical intervention.
Viñales has made his stance clear: if it becomes clear that he has any serious injury, he will withdraw from competition. He has stated that he does not want to be in a situation where he cannot perform at his best and lacks motivation to continue competing under these conditions.
Looking toward the future, the Spanish rider has requested support from his team, acknowledging that he is in a critical moment and that his priority is his health and recovery.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
