Maverick Viñales is dealing with ongoing shoulder trouble that won't be fixed before the German MotoGP.
He first dislocated his shoulder in Germany last year, starting a 12-month recovery process.
What happened?
Maverick Viñales has been back racing since the Italian MotoGP at Mugello after his most recent surgery post-US Grand Prix.
He is still lacking strength in his damaged right shoulder.
Why it matters for Maverick Viñales
Vinales needs time between races to train and build power back in his shoulder.
He said he cannot train due to the need to recover from back-to-back races.
Maverick Viñales finished 13th in the Dutch Grand Prix on 27 June.
He feels his condition has improved compared to when he first came back at Mugello.
What comes next?
The summer break will help Maverick Viñales recover.
He aims to get back to his level, especially physically, by the end of the season.
Maverick Viñales is happy to be on the bike and working on it.
He thinks the summer break will help him a lot, allowing him to train and build strength.
Vinales lost 0.6 seconds in two corners during the Dutch Grand Prix.
He is on the level of the best KTM in the rest of the track.
Maverick Viñales needs to improve his power to compete.
He is working hard to be better in the other places, as it's a handicap of power.
The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider is still recovering from his shoulder injury.
Maverick Viñales is trying to get back to his level, with the summer break being a key factor.
Maverick Viñales is focused on his physical recovery.
He wants to be back at his best by the end of the season, with the summer break being crucial for his training.