Maverick Viñales has ended the weekend of the Qatar Grand Prix with more concerns than answers about his physical situation. The KTM MotoGP rider faces a new set of medical tests aimed at identifying the severity of the problem he is experiencing in his left shoulder.
In the last 18 months, Viñales’ trajectory has undergone a drastic turn. A year ago, at the same Losail circuit, he was making one of his first races with the KTM Tech3 bike, achieving an impressive second place in the competition. Currently, however, his situation is very different, as he is struggling with an injury that occurred at the Sachsenring circuit and continues to limit his abilities despite recovery attempts.
Viñales has been openly frustrated, as he has been able to face the competition not so much because of his physical condition but to avoid losing his salary if he stayed home. After a sense of optimism in Sepang, where he reported a reduction in pain, the Qatar Grand Prix has once again shown the harshness of his current reality.
After finishing in 15th position in the sprint race, Viñales expressed that he is considering the possibility of quitting competition, as he feels he does not have enough physical support to continue. In Sunday’s race, he finished 13th, just ahead of Joan Mir’s substitute, Jake Dixon, highlighting his performance issues.
With the aim of finding solutions, Viñales confirmed that he will undergo all necessary medical tests in Europe, including a CT scan and an MRI. He made it clear that if any fracture is confirmed, he will not hesitate to stop his career. His motivation to continue in competition has been severely affected by his inability to achieve satisfactory results.
Additionally, reflecting on his situation, Viñales mentioned that if he does not find anything positive in the tests, he may decide to stop competing. His health and physical condition are now his priority, and if necessary, he does not rule out the possibility of a new surgery.
The rider continues to receive support from the team, who understand his situation and the effort he is making to stay in competition. Viñales acknowledged that he feels capable of driving faster but is physically limited. Currently, the focus is on finding a definitive solution to his shoulder problem.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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