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Guenther Steiner remains distanced from Vinales' KTM contract issue

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 9:29 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Guenther Steiner remains distanced from Vinales' KTM contract issue

Summary

Guenther Steiner, the CEO of Tech3, stated he is 'happily staying out' of the contract dispute involving Maverick Vinales and KTM. Ahead of the German Grand Prix, Vinales announced he had signed a new deal with KTM for 2027, but later learned the agreement was no longer valid. Steiner emphasized that this situation does not pertain to him or his team, distancing Tech3 from the ongoing matter. The resolution of Vinales' contract situation remains uncertain as discussions continue.

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Key Details

•Vinales claimed he signed a contract with KTM for 2027.
•Steiner insists the dispute is unrelated to Tech3 team.
•Vinales was informed weeks later that the contract was void.
•The incident arises before the German Grand Prix.
•Uncertainty remains around Vinales' contract status.

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9:29 AMMotorsport.com — Guenther Steiner "happily staying out” of Maverick Vinales/KTM contract saga

What they're saying

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Tech3 CEO Guenther Steiner says he is "happily staying out" of the ongoing contract dispute between Maverick Vinales and KTM, insisting the matter has nothing to do with him or his team. Vinales caused a stir on Thursday ahead of the German Grand Prix when he claimed that KTM had offered him a new deal for 2027, which he subsequently signed, only to be told just weeks later it was no longer ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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