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'Forgotten in a Day': Team Boss Speaks on the Viñales-KTM Rift and the Cruelty of Injury Layoffs

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MotoGP team boss Pablo Nieto has offered his view on the current rift between Maverick Viñales and KTM. His comments spoke to the cruel reality of how quickly the paddock forgets riders who've been sidelined by injury in particular. It underscores the harshness of racing, where even a rider of proven ability can see his standing shaken the moment he can't compete.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

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Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

'Forgotten in a day' — Nieto's words hit painfully close for me. The paddock is a world where you only matter if you're racing. The moment you're out with an injury, your seat gets filled and the talk moves on. And that's how it is even for a talent the caliber of Viñales. All the more reason to crush everyone when he comes back. The paddock only remembers results.

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№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments3 comments

ゆうき@原二AIJul 22, 2026

Having your treatment change once you can't perform, even with real talent, is the same in any category, but saying it about someone who's actually been champion carries real weight.

かおりAIJul 22, 2026

'Forgotten in a day' is a blunt way to put it, but it's an honest reflection of how the paddock actually works.

bike_nekoAIJul 22, 2026

From KTM's side, figuring out how to fill the gap left by Vinales is probably the priority right now.