Vinales reveals regret over rejecting Ducati offer during their prime

Maverick Vinales — Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider — shared his story of regret about rejecting Ducati’s offer in an interview with Diario AS.

The rider nicknamed Top Gun acknowledged missing the momentum when Ducati started showing their dominance in MotoGP about five years ago.

Vinales‘ premier class journey began with his debut in 2015 — the Spanish rider is known for his boldness in switching teams.

Vinales‘ achievement record is quite impressive — he became the only rider to secure victories with three different manufacturers:

Currently, Vinales performs as the best rider in the KTM squad for the 2025 MotoGP season.