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Sergio Garcia impacted as rider change tipped in Moto2
A Moto2 team is preparing to replace its rider before the next race, as Sergio Garcia and the MSI team are expected to go separate ways, according to Sky Italia.
There might be an “immediate farewell” before the upcoming Mugello round on June 20-22, with Garcia struggling to garner just three points in this year’s Moto2 championship, despite being with the same technical team that helped Ai Ogura win the title in 2024.
Sky Italia has named Alex Escrig, currently with Forward until the end of 2026, as the likely replacement for Garcia, although his contract has no provision for a mid-season exit.
Another potential replacement mentioned is Supersport rider Jaume Masiá, while the 2026 plans for the MSI Moto2 team involve pairing Ivan Ortola with Angel Piqueras, moving up from Moto3.
