Maverick Vinales tests injured shoulder ahead of potential MotoGP return
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Maverick Vinales is set to assess his injured shoulder during a Pirelli tyre test at the Red Bull Ring on Monday. This will mark his first ride on a MotoGP bike since the German GP in July. Vinales has increased his physical training and recently tested a road bike to prepare. He aims to determine if he can return for the Japanese Grand Prix on October 4. The rider previously faced multiple surgeries and setbacks during his recovery, and currently has no contract for the 2027 season after his team opted for different riders.
- •Vinales will test his shoulder on Monday at the Red Bull Ring.
- •He has stepped up physical training and rode a sports bike recently.
- •The goal is to return for the Japanese Grand Prix on October 4.
- •Vinales has faced several surgeries since his initial injury last year.
- •Tech3 has signed new riders, leaving Vinales without a contract for 2027.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Maverick Vinales to make MotoGP return in post-Austrian GP Pirelli test
- 4:35 PMMotorsport.com — Maverick Vinales to make MotoGP return in post-Austrian GP Pirelli test
"Maverick Vinales will put his injured left shoulder to the test at the Red Bull Ring on Monday to assess whether he can return to action at next month’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Tech3 rider has stepped up his physical preparation in recent weeks and rode a road-going sports bike at the Circuit d’Alcarras near Lleida on Friday as he continued to build strength in his injured ...Keep reading
"Vinales will ride a MotoGP bike for the first time since July's German GP in the Pirelli tyre test on Monday
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:35 PMMaverick Vinales to make MotoGP return in post-Austrian GP Pirelli test
Vinales will ride a MotoGP bike for the first time since July's German GP in the Pirelli tyre test on Monday
- Motorsport.comSep 20, 2026, 4:35 PMMaverick Vinales to make MotoGP return in post-Austrian GP Pirelli test
Maverick Vinales will put his injured left shoulder to the test at the Red Bull Ring on Monday to assess whether he can return to action at next month’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Tech3 rider has stepped up his physical preparation in recent weeks and rode a road-going sports bike at the Circuit d’Alcarras near Lleida on Friday as he continued to build strength in his injured ...Keep reading
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