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KTM super sub stuns MotoGP team boss with Hungary practice pace
Tech3 team boss Herve Poncharal expressed surprise at Pol Espargaro’s achievement in securing a direct Q2 place at the MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix, filling in for Maverick Vinales.
Espargaro, standing in for Vinales due to a shoulder injury, had already shown promise at the Balaton Park circuit earlier in the day, impressing with his speed and performance.
Although Espargaro had tested at the circuit in June and displayed a strong showing in FP1, his success in Qualifying caught many by surprise.
Poncharal praised Espargaro’s speed and adaptability, highlighting the rider’s previous strong performances at the Czech Grand Prix.
Enea Bastianini, Espargaro’s team-mate for the weekend, continued the team’s success by finishing fifth in Practice, showcasing the team’s overall strong performance.
Tech3 ended the day on a positive note, with Poncharal expressing pride in Espargaro and Bastianini’s efforts and the team’s overall happiness with their performance.
