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Viñales Could Leave Tech3 KTM Mid-Season in 2026

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— MAVERICK VIÑALES BERPOTENSI OUT DARI TECH3 KTM S

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The possibility has emerged that MotoGP's Maverick Viñales could leave Tech3 KTM partway through the 2026 season. Nicknamed 'Top Gun,' the proven talent reportedly has clouds gathering over his future heading into 2027. It's a story that reflects the harsh reality of racing, where even having speed doesn't guarantee a secure seat.

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Sergio Higuchi

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Word is Maverick Vinales might leave Tech3 KTM partway through the 2026 season. It's sad seeing dark clouds over the future of a man once called Top Gun. His speed is real, yet his place wobbles depending on machine compatibility and team circumstances. That's the merciless side of racing. I'm not great at this kind of career-maneuvering talk, but as one racer to another, I hope for a comeback.