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Tech3 calls up former rider Jonas Folger to replace Maverick Vinales at the French MotoGP.
Tech3 is bringing back former rider Jonas Folger to replace Maverick Vinales in the upcoming French MotoGP at Le Mans. Vinales had surgery to remove a loose screw from his shoulder after missing the US MotoGP event and the Spanish round due to the injury. Despite aiming for a comeback at Le Mans, Vinales was advised by the Red Bull Athletic Performance Centre that he is not yet fit to return to racing. With Pol Espargaro also injured and Dani Pedrosa unavailable, Tech3 turned to Folger, who previously raced for them in 2017 and later as a replacement rider in 2023. Folger expressed excitement about rejoining Tech3 and is preparing for the challenge of returning to racing after years away. The team remains focused on Vinales’ recovery and is looking forward to a full line-up with Folger and Enea Bastianini for their home round at Le Mans.
