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KTM has acknowledged Maverick Vinales' frustration over the uncertainty surrounding his future, stating it "hasn't forgotten him." The manufacturer stressed he remains a strong candidate for Tech3.
A man of Viñales's caliber left dangling like this is unsettling to watch. His single-lap speed is still world-class today. That fingertip feel on the throttle hasn't faded. If KTM genuinely wants to keep him, don't just talk — give him somewhere to ride, and fast. Being made to wait is what hits a rider hardest.
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Still want to see plenty more of Viñales riding, so hoping this works out to him staying.
Viñales used to ride for Yamaha and Aprilia, right? Is he under the KTM umbrella now?
With Acosta's frustration on top of this, it feels like the whole KTM camp is having trouble managing its riders.
'Still a leading candidate for Tech3' — sounds like there are several other candidates in the mix too.
Being a frontrunner among several candidates isn't exactly a definitive reassurance.
Even a rider as talented as Viñales facing this much uncertainty really shows how brutal MotoGP's seat-shuffle game is.
'Haven't forgotten about him' isn't a concrete contract or a confirmed seat, so it doesn't really put the worries to rest.
An official statement being this vague probably means things are still being worked out behind the scenes.
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