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Michele Pirro will be back in Gresini Ducati MotoGP colours for the second time this season.
Gresini has confirmed that Ducati test rider Michele Pirro will step in for the injured Alex Marquez in the upcoming Italian MotoGP event.
Marquez sustained collarbone and vertebrae injuries at Catalunya and will miss the next two races at Mugello and Balaton Park.
MotoGP rules mandate teams to find a qualified substitute rider within 10 days of withdrawal to meet their entry obligations.
Pirro has prior experience as a replacement, filling in for Marquez’s teammate at the Thai Grand Prix earlier this season.
Now, Pirro will ride Marquez’s GP26 at Mugello, with Gresini announcing his return to the team for the upcoming race.
