Maverick Vinales had a great second half of 2025 after initially showing a lot of promise for Tech 3.
When the new season begins, the French outfit should return to full fitness, and KTM We hope for the results.
Vinyls He has seen the checkered flag in just two races since the summer break, failing to finish higher than 13th, which shows the extent of the boil.
Now he needs another good year to prove it to potential suitors MotoGP rider market In 2027, according to the new rules of transportation.
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Vinales urged KTM to fix the rear slide And he thinks the problem is why Brad Binder has struggled so much over the past 12 months.
Binder was ‘so close’ to losing his KTM seat. The Spaniard was in action as he swapped Vinales for the upcoming campaign before his injury.
Read more: Pedro Acosta is taking action after seeing KTM handing it to a teammate.
Jorge Lorenzo wants Maverick Vinales to be KTM’s ‘leading rider’ in 2026.
Jorge Lorenzo admires KTM’s ‘absolute winning mentality’ After visiting their factory. The three-time champion knows a thing or two about the subject.
He will be Vinales’ advisor from now on, which could be an important step. Having someone to strengthen his mental state and give advice along the way will be crucial.
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He would probably avoid going back to it. MotoGP If you can consult as a person, very soon Lorenzo A few months ago. It seemed to hold him back a bit.
to speak Motorsport.comLorenzo Vinales is incredibly optimistic, but he has set a goal that he will support to achieve it.
“Now my goal is for Maverick to be KTM’s leading rider because it will be difficult this year Pedro Acosta It is very good and has been working very hard for many years. But in terms of speed and talent, Maverick is better; He has more than him.”
Read more: Richard Coleman says KTM won’t ‘force’ riders on Tech3 after Brad Binder links
What will happen to Maverick Viñales if Pedro Acosta wins in 2026?
Vinales has more experience than Acosta, so one expects in some races, he should be able to come out on top.
But with raw speed, the 21-year-old has shown just how much he has this year and it’s hard to see Vinales coming off the back of a serious injury to beat him overall.
In a contract year, it will do nothing for Acosta’s hopes of a race-winning bike for 2027, but it could bode well for his rival.
Vinales could find himself getting a factory seat, possibly with KTM, which would give him a better chance of winning in the future. He has a lot to fight for.
