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KTM names Maverick Vinales’ replacement for Hungary MotoGP round
KTM has announced that test rider Pol Espargaro will replace injured Maverick Vinales at the upcoming MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix. Vinales sustained a shoulder injury during a crash at the German Grand Prix qualifying session. Despite attempting a return at the Austrian Grand Prix, Vinales withdrew due to continued shoulder pain. The injury, more complex than initially thought, requires a 16-week recovery period estimated back in July. Pol’s recent experience at Balaton Park and prior success at Tech3 positions him well to fill in for Vinales, maintaining KTM’s recent progress in the MotoGP category. Aleix Espargaro, Pol’s older brother, will also join the grid as injury relief for Somkiat Chantra at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
