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Aleix Espargaro reveals extent on injuries that kept him out of Hungarian MotoGP
Honda MotoGP test rider Aleix Espargaro suffered two fractured vertebrae in a cycling incident, leading to his absence from the Hungarian Grand Prix. Originally set to replace the injured Somkiat Chantra, Espargaro was declared unfit due to back pain from the crash. He flew back to Barcelona for medical checks, where it was confirmed he had two fractured vertebrae. Despite the setback, Espargaro remains optimistic about his recovery and eventual return to racing. This incident adds to Espargaro’s challenging 2025 MotoGP season, where he has faced both successes and setbacks, including a tyre pressure penalty that impacted his prior points finish.
