Maverick Vinales will not continue competing in the German Grand Prix weekend after fracturing his left shoulder during a qualifying crash earlier today. The incident occurred in the wet conditions of Q2 at Turn 4, where Vinales experienced a severe high-side crash, landing heavily on his shoulder.
Despite being able to walk away from the crash, Vinales was immediately taken to the circuit medical centre for evaluation before being transferred to a local hospital for further medical examination. The injury has ruled him out for the rest of the event.
Medical Evaluation Confirms Fracture, Future Participation Uncertain
After his crash, Vinales was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder, which was quickly repositioned trackside. However, medical staff suspected a fracture. This was later confirmed at the hospital.
“The fracture was confirmed at the local hospital. Maverick will be unfit for the remainder of the German Grand Prix. We will await further updates on the recovery process. We will then understand whether he will be with us or not next week in Brno [for the Czech Grand Prix],”
the Tech3 team stated.
The injury casts doubt on Vinales’s participation in the upcoming Czech Grand Prix, with the team closely monitoring his recovery. His absence affects both the sprint race and the main event, as he was classified last in Q2 due to the timing of the crash, which came before he completed a lap.
Qualifying Struggles Amid Wet Conditions and Rising Rivals
Earlier in the day, Vinales had successfully advanced from Q1 into Q2 but faced misfortune in the later session. The wet track conditions played a role in his crash, which abruptly ended his qualifying efforts. This mishap left him with an effective grid position of 12th for both the sprint and grand prix races.
Meanwhile, competitors including riders like Marc Marquez made strong showings under challenging conditions during qualifying. These developments add pressure on Vinales and his team, Tech3, as they await further medical insights and plan for upcoming races.
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