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Aleix Espargaro extends Franco Morbidelli feud with a fresh jab before they meet again
Honda test rider Aleix Espargaro will replace injured Luca Marini at the factory HRC MotoGP team at the Dutch Grand Prix, reigniting his feud with Franco Morbidelli. Morbidelli, VR46 Ducati rider, faces scrutiny after an incident at the Italian Grand Prix with Maverick Vinales at Mugello. The rivalry between Espargaro and Morbidelli has been tense, with conflicts in the past, including a recent clash at the British Grand Prix. Espargaro recently took a dig at Morbidelli on social media after the Vinales incident. While debuting for the factory Honda team at Assen, Espargaro expressed his excitement, seeing it as a dream opportunity to join a prestigious team and hopes to make his mark. Furthermore, he will make his professional cycling debut in the Tour of Austria with the Lidl-Trek team, a challenge he has eagerly prepared for and is ready to tackle.
