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Viñales Angry at KTM: 'If I'm Not Here Next Year, the Blame Is on KTM Alone'

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Tech3's Maverick Viñales has argued that if he fails to secure a MotoGP seat for next season, the responsibility lies solely with KTM. The 10-time GP race winner voiced frustration that KTM hasn't shared its future plans, narrowing his options with other teams. His future remains uncertain.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

I feel Vinales's frustration acutely. The hardest thing for a rider isn't losing, it's being left hanging. Everything else falls apart while the picture for next season stays unclear -- there's no way to focus on riding like that. If they're going to treat a man with 10 wins this way, KTM owes an explanation of what they're thinking.