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Pol: ‘I don’t know what to expect’
After announcing that he will be stepping aside from full-time racing in MotoGP, Pol Espargaro will continue to assist in testing and wild-card duties for the remainder of his current contract. Although he would have preferred to continue racing full-time, contractual problems led to the decision for him to join the test team and participate in multiple wild-card appearances. Espargaro plans to use the upcoming year to regain his physical fitness after his injuries in Portimao and is expected to return to racing full-time in 2025. For now, he is focused on the Mandalika track, where he had a strong pre-season testing performance in 2022 but faced challenges during the GP due to changes in tire construction. Teammate Augusto Fernandez is also looking forward to the Indonesian GP and hopes to continue improving and closing the gap with the top riders. Following Mandalika, the team will compete in Phillip Island and Buriram on consecutive weekends.
Source: Crash
