Rien ne va plus. The situation surrounding Maverick Viñales has completely deteriorated in recent weeks, and it's getting worse in Germany.So much so that one wonders if he will even finish the 2026 season with Tech3. The Spaniard has imploded, can no longer ride, and is still suffering physically. After finishing last in Saturday's Sprint – behind Cal Crutchlow – he had to abandon Sunday's Grand Prix due to severe pain. He knows he won't be in MotoGP next year, and his recent clashes with KTM management are pushing him into a kind of downward spiral.
"Top Gun" couldn't have done more. At the Sachsenring, on the circuit that doomed him last year, he didn't see the finish line. « I really couldn't do it anymore. After the first round, my arm could barely hold up and I couldn't continue; I was exhausted.A physical problem, obviously. Physically, I didn't feel really good on the motorcycle either. But in any case, in the end, I was going in circles and there was no point in continuing.I have no idea. I've been dealing with this problem for a long time. I don't know if it's repairable or not, I really don't know. I've lost the strength to ride the motorcycle and I can't manage it, so I don't know. I've already checked, everything is in order, but I don't have the strength » he declared for crash.net.
He is completely lost, almost in distress. « The doctor who operated on me said I'll be 100% recovered in Indonesia, but not right away.So, when is it, Indonesia? In two or three months. He already told me at least six months. But that doesn't suit me. Six months. What am I supposed to do? I have to participate in all the races; I can't wait this long.I really don't know what to do. Should I stop until I'm at 100%? he added.
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Although he stated that he no longer wanted to talk about the falling out with Pit Beirer and Günther Steiner, Maverick Vinales could not resist mentioning KTM management to explain his descent into hell. « Ultimately, I need the team's affection, I need them to help me.I only get criticism. It's really hard when you're suffering and you've lost the motivation to continue. You can see it for yourselves. One day I'm happy, the next I feel like a stranger on the track. From the perspective of my personal team, I am delighted because they understand me and do everything to help me."The mechanics, everyone. But in the end, when I need a helping hand, and they offer it to me, I feel like they're suffocating me." he concluded.
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Result of the 2026 German MotoGP Grand Prix:
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