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Pol Espargaro gained useful data from his stand-in appearance at the Australian GP
KTM test rider Pol Espargaro expressed concerns about issues on the bike that they are still unable to manage during his stand-in appearance at the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix. As a former racer and now a tester, Espargaro stepped in for Maverick Vinales at the Tech3 team for the Australian and Malaysian races. His collaboration with Dani Pedrosa in testing has been highly beneficial for KTM. Espargaro showcased his speed in Australia by qualifying eighth and securing points in both races. Despite feeling that his performance could have been better, he highlighted issues with tyre wear, especially compared to other riders on the grid. This experience serves as a learning process for Espargaro and the team to comprehend and enhance their performance.
