Maverick Vinales may decide to call time on his MotoGP career after witnessing the carnage at the Catalan Grand Prix, according to Neil Hodgson.
Both Alex Marquez and Yohan Zarco were sent to hospital following serious accidents that put the focus on Barcelona’s race on Sunday. Both riders were confirmed to be at the scene.
Zarko has leg and knee injuries But he ruled out a concussion or any upper-body damage from his restart incident with Luca Marini and Francesco Bagnaia. Meanwhile, Gresini said Marquez is ‘well’ but they are awaiting the results of hospital tests.
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Neil Hodgson ‘doesn’t blame’ Maverick Vinales for quitting MotoGP
Speaking in opinion b TNT SportsGavin Emmett and Hodgson can convince Vinales that the race is one of the biggest drivers on the 31st grid.
Among active riders, only Marc Marquez (211) and Jack Miller (205) have started the race. Vinyls (197), which is outside the 10 at all times.
The 10-time Grand Prix winner returned to action this weekend after three races with recurring shoulder problems. The same issue kept him out of the game for the 2025 season.
“Maverick Vinales, the last couple of years he’s been close to retirement,” Emmett said. “He will miss a few races with a shoulder problem and I think he is…”
Hodgson interjected: “Now he’s sitting there going, ‘You know what? I think maybe I’ll do it.’
“And considering what a career Maverick Viñales has had, you don’t blame him?”
Vinales eventually crossed the line in 13th place, giving him his first points finish of the season.
In the year The 2027 factory KTM seat hopes have reportedly been signed by Austrian manufacturer Alex Marquez and Fabio D’Giantantonio.
After Tech3 extended their deal with KTM, Vinales is ahead of Brad Binder In the queue for a contract extension, assuming he chooses to continue. A young rider can occupy the second seat.
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