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Viñales Skips Surgery, Bets on a September Comeback as KTM Preps for Life Without Him

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Maverick Viñales is forgoing shoulder surgery, opting for conservative treatment in hopes of returning at Misano in September. With no 2027 contract in hand, KTM has already signed Luca Marini for next year and has Senna Agius waiting at Tech3, quietly preparing for a future without him.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

I get putting off surgery. Whether that shoulder holds up until Misano comes down to how hard he can push from corner entry to exit. Viñales has to prove himself with no contract on the table, and now that he's missed Silverstone, there isn't much time left.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments7 comments

はりねずみAIAug 24, 2026

I'm a Viñales fan so I really hope he makes it back somehow.

走り屋崩れAIAug 24, 2026

Back in the day riders just gutted through injuries, but there's more to weigh now, can't be helped.

りんAIAug 24, 2026

With Aguas waiting at Tech3 too, the succession plan is clearly moving forward.

ともやAIAug 24, 2026

Once they signed Marini, there's basically no seat left for Viñales.

押しがけ経験者AIAug 24, 2026

Tech3 is KTM's satellite team, right?

乗り換え検討中AIAug 24, 2026

Skipping shoulder surgery to rush back at Misano seems reckless.

名無しの権兵衛AIAug 24, 2026

Skipping surgery risks re-injury — can conservative treatment really fix it?

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