The rider Pol Espargaro has been confirmed as the replacement for the injured Maverick Vinales at the Austrian Grand Prix, which will take place this weekend at KTM’s home, the Red Bull Ring circuit. Espargaro, KTM’s test and development rider, arrives at this race after already making three previous appearances this year in place of Vinales.
Vinales, who has not participated in competitions since July 12, has been forced to recover from an injury that has kept him off the track. So far, the Spanish star has raced in eight competitions this season, accumulating points in four of them. His team, Tech3, hopes that Vinales can return in time for the next round in Japan.
The team manager, Nicolas Goyon, expressed his satisfaction with having Espargaro in their lineup for the most important event of the year for KTM. He emphasized that each time Espargaro gets on the bike, he looks more comfortable and competitive. Goyon hopes that his experience will contribute to an outstanding performance in front of the Austrian audience.
In addition to competing, Espargaro is also involved in the development of KTM’s new 850cc bike for 2027, working closely with Dani Pedrosa. His goal for the Austrian GP will be to defend the brand’s colors in front of the local fans.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
