Vinales to undergo more scans as shoulder injury persists

Tech3 KTM rider Maverick Vinales says his injured shoulder is not improving and he will have further scans this week following the Qatar Grand Prix. He finished 13th of 16 starters, with Honda stand-in Jake Dixon the only rider behind him, and said he suffered arm pump while compensating for the injury.

Vinales has already undergone an operation on the shoulder this year and missed four races after the summer break when a muscle tear at the injury site was discovered. He has no race seat for 2027, and the upcoming Portuguese and Valencia Grands Prix are likely to be the last of his career. After Saturday's sprint he said he was struggling mentally and physically, and that he doubted he would return to full fitness this year.