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A MotoGP rider insists that rejecting Ducati is “what I really regret the most”
Maverick Vinales’ MotoGP journey is best described as that of a “journeyman,” having raced for Suzuki, Yamaha, and Aprilia, winning races with each before switching to Tech3 KTM. Despite racing for nearly every MotoGP manufacturer, Vinales never joined Honda or Ducati until a nearly missed opportunity to join Ducati in 2018 alongside Dovizioso. Vinales disclosed that staying with Yamaha instead of moving to Ducati was his biggest regret, acknowledging it as a total error in his career path. Joining Aprilia in 2021 allowed Vinales to revive his career, leading to his milestone achievement of winning MotoGP races with three different manufacturers. Now racing with Tech3 KTM in 2025, Vinales reflects on what could have been if he had chosen Ducati, emphasizing his current state of contentment and pride, prioritizing personal fulfillment over potential titles and focusing on being at peace and happy in his career.
