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Maverick Vinales reacted strongly to Guenther Steiner's "beggar" comment and raised uncertainty about his presence in 2027 [MotoGP].
Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales responded to comments made by team principal Guenther Steiner regarding himself. The Spanish rider, who has made harsh criticisms about KTM's performance in recent races, emphasized that the possibility of him securing a seat in the 2027 MotoGP season has decreased, highlighting that this uncertainty persists. In response to these statements, Vinales indicated that while some remarks were misinterpreted, certain words had been labeled as "beggar."
Tension with KTM and Grid Issues
Maverick Vinales interpreted KTM's decision not to include him in the 850cc test in Brno as a sign that he would not be part of the 2027 plans. The experienced rider stated that he did not consider other options because KTM had assured him he would remain with the team, and that if he left MotoGP, the responsibility would fall on the Austrian manufacturer. These tensions are increasing the uncertainty in Vinales's career.
Following these statements, Tech3 team principal Guenther Steiner assessed Vinales's comments as "not very smart" for a rider looking for a new seat.
“He called me a beggar”
Vinales, speaking to the Spanish press in Assen, responded to Steiner's remarks for the first time. He stressed that he did not want to escalate the argument by saying, "I think what they said was slightly misinterpreted, but he called me 'beggar' in some instances."
Priority on Physical Performance
Vinales stated that his focus is on staying strong, recovering as quickly as possible, and reaching the best physical level. The rider, expressing dissatisfaction with the current races, stated that the path to achieving this goal involves physical strength.
“I have nothing for 2027 right now. Yes, this is my feeling right now.”
The Spanish rider stressed that the injury to his knee seriously affects his performance, saying that his priority is to regain his former form. Vinales expressed his lack of enjoyment in the current races, stating, "They are giving me half a second difference on four corners. I don't enjoy racing like this."
Future Plans and Factory Seat
Vinales's plans, which were expected to lead to him moving up to the factory KTM team based on his performance in the first part of last season, have changed following his knee injury in the German GP. These developments increase the possibility that Maverick Vinales will not be in the grid in the 2027 season with each passing day.
Uncertainties also persist regarding the formation of the factory squad. While KTM is expected to field Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio in the factory lineup, there are discussions about Tech3 fielding Luca Marini and Senna Agius, a contender from Moto2. All these developments raise concerns about Maverick Vinales's future as one of MotoGP's most successful riders.
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