{"id":1936478,"date":"2026-05-15T08:46:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1936478"},"modified":"2026-05-15T08:46:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T05:46:33","slug":"maverick-vinales-explains-2027-motogp-contract-situation-amid-future-uncertainty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1936478","title":{"rendered":"Maverick Vinales explains 2027 MotoGP contract situation amid future uncertainty"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Maverick Vinales explains 2027 MotoGP contract situation amid future uncertainty<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Maverick Vinales says shoulder recovery is crucial for his MotoGP future, reveals KTM option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-05-15T09:46:33+01:00\">15 May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Maverick Vinales, 2026 Catalan MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Back in the MotoGP paddock in Catalunya on Thursday, Maverick Vinales provided an update on his shoulder recovery and 2027 KTM contract situation.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider has been sidelined since Friday practice in COTA after a screw, inserted in his left shoulder after last July\u2019s Sachsenring accident, was discovered to be damaged.<\/p>\n<p>In a similar situation to Marc Marquez, Vinales had been suffering with a lack of strength and mobility in his arm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had to remove that screw and thoroughly clean the whole area,\u201d AS.com quotes Maverick Vinales as saying.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Before, when I leaned into left-hand corners, something held me back &#8211; the screw was broken. Now [when training on a supermoto bike] I can lean into corners completely, which is a huge difference.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBefore, there was always something limiting me, and now I feel normal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite returning this weekend, Vinales stressed the recovery process is far from over.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-08f3dd30e42e479dfbd79d17203b03a7bec83bbbbf2ec0b2025800d621f3ce97\">  MotoGP evolution creates \u201creally strange\u201d riding style   Maverick Vinales makes Catalunya MotoGP decision: \u201cStrong and motivated\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s been a round-the-clock effort to try and be ready for Montmelo, but this isn&#8217;t over yet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will require at least two or three more months of intense work to get me fully fit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Maverick Vinales, US MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-8932ec3ea84b7d00eeb138f5cda99060560f0b5f2c263719a60034b83c6665b1\">  Enea Bastianini bemoans KTM \u201climits\u201d after French MotoGP   Fabio di Giannantonio makes 2027 MotoGP team decision? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>KTM &#8216;option&#8217; for 2027<\/h2>\n<p>Confirming a return to fitness will also be crucial for Vinales\u2019 future, with the former Suzuki, Yamaha and Aprilia race winner revealing KTM has an option on his services for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy situation is that I have another year on my contract, and KTM has the option to renew. I have to wait and see,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur main target and from KTM\u2019s side is to recover [fitness]. If I don\u2019t recover, I could be the best guy in the world but, this is business and this is racing. It\u2019s another story.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe relationship with KTM is really good. Especially with Aki [Ajo, team manager]. They know clearly what I can do, they see it on the data every day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor us my concern with KTM is \u2018will I recover?\u201d. I think yes but I have to show it.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>KTM is yet to officially announce any MotoGP riders for 2027 amid the ongoing negotiations between the manufacturers and MotoGP SEG over the next commercial contract.<\/p>\n<div data-entity-type=\"poll\" data-entity-uuid=\"3d39953e-cd35-46b1-91fc-04fd6d5dc3b4\" data-embed-button=\"poll\" data-entity-embed-display=\"view_mode:poll.teaser\" data-langcode=\"en\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"[]\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<div class=\"poll\">\n<h3 class=\"poll-question\">Who will win the 2026 Catalan MotoGP race?<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt class=\"choice-title 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He is at the forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez\u2019s injury issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-ef4bc1937988d4ec27d8f84ace514d2ac72410c7e3b775dbb788b1c311acae9e\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s complicated\u201d: Honda talks over six-bike MotoGP expansion for 2027<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778324406\"> 09\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1297198_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Joan Mir, Luca Marini, HRC Castrol.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tech3 to wait for Maverick Vinales return before making MotoGP 2027 decision<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778251819\"> 08\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1299834_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Maverick Vinales, 2026 MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix, pit box. Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Pedro Acosta: Dani Pedrosa \u201cfocused\u201d on 2027 KTM MotoGP project<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778238601\"> 08\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1288174_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Dani Pedrosa, KTM.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jonas Folger faces \u201cbig challenge\u201d replacing Maverick Vinales in MotoGP<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778160628\"> 07\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/jonas-folder-motogp-2023_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jonas Folger (pic: KTM).\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>MotoGP reserve rider rule deemed \u201cnecessary\u201d by one current tester<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778147097\"> 07\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1288114_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Pol Espargaro, KTM, 2026 Sepang MotoGP test\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> MotoGP  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ezpeleta provides update over contract stand-off with MotoGP manufacturers<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1778142928\"> 07\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1308811_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Start, 2026 Spanish MotoGP.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Maverick Vinales says shoulder recovery is crucial for his MotoGP future, reveals KTM option.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Back in the MotoGP paddock in Catalunya on Thursday, Maverick Vinales provided an update on his shoulder recovery and 2027 KTM contract situation.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider has been sidelined since Friday practice in COTA after a screw, inserted in his left shoulder after last July\u2019s Sachsenring accident, was discovered to be damaged.<\/p>\n<p>In a similar situation to Marc Marquez, Vinales had been suffering with a lack of strength and mobility in his arm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had to remove that screw and thoroughly clean the whole area,\u201d AS.com quotes Maverick Vinales as saying.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Before, when I leaned into left-hand corners, something held me back &#8211; the screw was broken. Now [when training on a supermoto bike] I can lean into corners completely, which is a huge difference.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBefore, there was always something limiting me, and now I feel normal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite returning this weekend, Vinales stressed the recovery process is far from over.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-08f3dd30e42e479dfbd79d17203b03a7bec83bbbbf2ec0b2025800d621f3ce97\">  MotoGP evolution creates \u201creally strange\u201d riding style   Maverick Vinales makes Catalunya MotoGP decision: \u201cStrong and motivated\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s been a round-the-clock effort to try and be ready for Montmelo, but this isn&#8217;t over yet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will require at least two or three more months of intense work to get me fully fit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Maverick Vinales, US MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-8932ec3ea84b7d00eeb138f5cda99060560f0b5f2c263719a60034b83c6665b1\">  Enea Bastianini bemoans KTM \u201climits\u201d after French MotoGP   Fabio di Giannantonio makes 2027 MotoGP team decision? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>KTM &#8216;option&#8217; for 2027<\/h2>\n<p>Confirming a return to fitness will also be crucial for Vinales\u2019 future, with the former Suzuki, Yamaha and Aprilia race winner revealing KTM has an option on his services for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy situation is that I have another year on my contract, and KTM has the option to renew. I have to wait and see,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur main target and from KTM\u2019s side is to recover [fitness]. If I don\u2019t recover, I could be the best guy in the world but, this is business and this is racing. It\u2019s another story.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe relationship with KTM is really good. Especially with Aki [Ajo, team manager]. They know clearly what I can do, they see it on the data every day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor us my concern with KTM is \u2018will I recover?\u201d. I think yes but I have to show it.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>KTM is yet to officially announce any MotoGP riders for 2027 amid the ongoing negotiations between the manufacturers and MotoGP SEG over the next commercial contract.<\/p>\n<div data-entity-type=\"poll\" data-entity-uuid=\"3d39953e-cd35-46b1-91fc-04fd6d5dc3b4\" data-embed-button=\"poll\" data-entity-embed-display=\"view_mode:poll.teaser\" data-langcode=\"en\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"[]\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<div class=\"poll\">\n<h3 class=\"poll-question\">Who will win the 2026 Catalan MotoGP race?<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Pedro Acosta<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">2% (2 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Marco Bezzecchi<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">24% (20 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Pecco Bagnaia<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">5% (4 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Fabio di Giannantonio<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">0% (0 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Jorge Martin<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">42% (35 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Alex Marquez<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">22% (18 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Ai Ogura<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">4% (3 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Other (tell us in the comments section)<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">1% (1 vote)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"total\"> Total votes: 83<\/div>\n<div class=\"poll-cta\">  Register  or  Log In  to vote<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Back in the MotoGP paddock in Catalunya on Thursday, Maverick Vinales provided an update on his shoulder recovery and 2027 KTM contract situation.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider has been sidelined since Friday practice in COTA after a screw, inserted in his left shoulder after last July\u2019s Sachsenring accident, was discovered to be damaged.<\/p>\n<p>In a similar situation to Marc Marquez, Vinales had been suffering with a lack of strength and mobility in his arm.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had to remove that screw and thoroughly clean the whole area,\u201d AS.com quotes Maverick Vinales as saying.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Before, when I leaned into left-hand corners, something held me back &#8211; the screw was broken. Now [when training on a supermoto bike] I can lean into corners completely, which is a huge difference.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBefore, there was always something limiting me, and now I feel normal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite returning this weekend, Vinales stressed the recovery process is far from over.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-08f3dd30e42e479dfbd79d17203b03a7bec83bbbbf2ec0b2025800d621f3ce97\">  MotoGP evolution creates \u201creally strange\u201d riding style   Maverick Vinales makes Catalunya MotoGP decision: \u201cStrong and motivated\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s been a round-the-clock effort to try and be ready for Montmelo, but this isn&#8217;t over yet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will require at least two or three more months of intense work to get me fully fit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1301045_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Maverick Vinales, US MotoGP.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-8932ec3ea84b7d00eeb138f5cda99060560f0b5f2c263719a60034b83c6665b1\">  Enea Bastianini bemoans KTM \u201climits\u201d after French MotoGP   Fabio di Giannantonio makes 2027 MotoGP team decision? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>KTM &#8216;option&#8217; for 2027<\/h2>\n<p>Confirming a return to fitness will also be crucial for Vinales\u2019 future, with the former Suzuki, Yamaha and Aprilia race winner revealing KTM has an option on his services for 2027.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy situation is that I have another year on my contract, and KTM has the option to renew. I have to wait and see,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur main target and from KTM\u2019s side is to recover [fitness]. If I don\u2019t recover, I could be the best guy in the world but, this is business and this is racing. It\u2019s another story.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe relationship with KTM is really good. Especially with Aki [Ajo, team manager]. They know clearly what I can do, they see it on the data every day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor us my concern with KTM is \u2018will I recover?\u201d. I think yes but I have to show it.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>KTM is yet to officially announce any MotoGP riders for 2027 amid the ongoing negotiations between the manufacturers and MotoGP SEG over the next commercial contract.<\/p>\n<div data-entity-type=\"poll\" data-entity-uuid=\"3d39953e-cd35-46b1-91fc-04fd6d5dc3b4\" data-embed-button=\"poll\" data-entity-embed-display=\"view_mode:poll.teaser\" data-langcode=\"en\" data-entity-embed-display-settings=\"[]\" class=\"embedded-entity\">\n<div class=\"poll\">\n<h3 class=\"poll-question\">Who will win the 2026 Catalan MotoGP race?<\/h3>\n<dl>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Pedro Acosta<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">2% (2 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Marco Bezzecchi<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">24% (20 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Pecco Bagnaia<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">5% (4 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Fabio di Giannantonio<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">0% (0 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Jorge Martin<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">42% (35 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Alex Marquez<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">22% (18 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Ai Ogura<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">4% (3 votes)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<dt class=\"choice-title not-current-selection\">Other (tell us in the comments section)<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"choice-result not-current-selection\">\n<div class=\"percent\">1% (1 vote)<\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div class=\"total\"> Total votes: 83<\/div>\n<div class=\"poll-cta\">  Register  or  Log In  to vote<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1094993\/1\/maverick-vinales-explains-2027-motogp-contract-situation-amid-future&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/gng_1313024_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Maverick Vinales explains 2027 MotoGP contract situation amid future uncertainty Maverick Vinales says shoulder recovery is crucial for his MotoGP future, reveals KTM option. 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