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Maverick Vinales has pulled out of the next two MotoGP rounds as he continues to grapple with the shoulder injury that has wrecked the second half of his 2025 season
Maverick Vinales has withdrawn from the next two MotoGP rounds due to a shoulder injury affecting his performance in the 2025 season.
Since injuring his shoulder during the German Grand Prix qualifying in July, Vinales has struggled, either missing races or riding below his usual pace.
Despite participating in recent races like Barcelona, Misano, and Motegi, Vinales has not been able to achieve competitive results.
Vinales joins other MotoGP riders like Marquez, Martin, and Ogura in missing the Phillip Island races due to injuries.
KTM test rider Pol Espargaro will replace Vinales in the upcoming races at Phillip Island and Sepang.
Vinales faces a decision on whether to continue racing with discomfort or take a break to fully recover before the season’s final races in Portugal.
