Maverick Vinales criticizes KTM for uncertain contract situation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Maverick Vinales expressed frustration over his future with KTM's Tech3 team at a press event in Brno on June 18, 2026. He is awaiting KTM's decision on whether to extend his contract for 2027, feeling left in limbo after initially being promised a factory team spot. A clause in his current agreement prevents him from signing with another team until the end of this month. Vinales, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, emphasized his loyalty to KTM despite being unable to participate in a crucial post-race test due to this decision.
- •Vinales criticizes KTM for lack of communication
- •Awaiting decision on contract extension until end of June
- •Unable to participate in MotoGP post-race test
- •Injured since an incident at the German Grand Prix
- •Vinales asserts he remains committed to MotoGP
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Maverick Vinales accuses KTM of leaving him in limbo: “I don’t even know where I stand”
- 2:02 PMMotorsport.com — Maverick Vinales accuses KTM of leaving him in limbo: “I don’t even know where I stand”
"If there is one thing KTM’s MotoGP history has made clear, it is that handling rider relationships has not always been the company’s strongest point. Johann Zarco, Raul Fernandez and Remy Gardner have all endured difficult departures from the Austrian brand after lengthy battles to secure their releases. After switching from the Aprilia factory to KTM’s satellite Tech3 team for the 2025 ...Keep reading
"Vinales has criticised what he sees as a change in the Austrian manufacturer’s attitude after being promised a place in the factory team for 2027
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:02 PMMaverick Vinales accuses KTM of leaving him in limbo: “I don’t even know where I stand”
Vinales has criticised what he sees as a change in the Austrian manufacturer’s attitude after being promised a place in the factory team for 2027
- Motorsport.comJun 18, 2026, 2:02 PMMaverick Vinales accuses KTM of leaving him in limbo: “I don’t even know where I stand”
If there is one thing KTM’s MotoGP history has made clear, it is that handling rider relationships has not always been the company’s strongest point. Johann Zarco, Raul Fernandez and Remy Gardner have all endured difficult departures from the Austrian brand after lengthy battles to secure their releases. After switching from the Aprilia factory to KTM’s satellite Tech3 team for the 2025 ...Keep reading
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