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Tech3 says it is prepared to wait until Maverick Vinales is back from injury before deciding on its 2027 MotoGP riders.
Tech3 boss Guenther Steiner is willing to wait for Maverick Vinales to recover from injury before finalizing the 2027 MotoGP team lineup. Vinales’ injury struggles started last summer with a shoulder injury at the German MotoGP, and despite attempts to return to racing, he has not regained full fitness even after 10 months. Steiner emphasizes the importance of Vinales being fully fit for his comeback, highlighting the complexities of recovery. The team aims for Vinales to return at Mugello and stresses the significance of him being at his best performance level. Vinales’ future with KTM remains uncertain, as his contract expires this season, and Tech3’s decision on 2027 riders will wait until Vinales is back. Steiner hints at a possible move to Honda but maintains that discussions are ongoing, with an announcement expected soon.
