Vinales set for Tech3 KTM comeback at Japanese GP

Maverick Vinales will return to action at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix after a three-month hiatus due to injury, Tech3 KTM has announced.

The Spaniard has received clearance from doctors to fly to Japan and make his competitive return in time for the 16th round of the 2026 MotoGP season.

This would mark Vinales’ first competitive outing since he was sidelined due to complications arising from his previous shoulder injury at the German Grand Prix on 12 July.

The 10-time grand prix winner had already completed several laps on the KTM RC16 in last week’s Pirelli test at the Red Bull Ring to prepare for his ex