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Axing Espargaro shows KTM ‘family’ is nothing but talk
Gas Gas Tech3 team boss welcomed Pol Espargaro back to the team just over a year ago, praising him as a real fighter and a key player in the KTM MotoGP program. However, Espargaro was unexpectedly let go from the team halfway through his two-year contract and while still recovering from severe injuries. This decision comes as a shock, especially considering Espargaro’s belief that his future with KTM was secure, as he had been assured by senior management. Espargaro suffered multiple injuries earlier this year, including a broken back and jaw, which caused him to miss the first half of the season. Despite these challenges, he had been consistently improving and proving himself as a competitive rider.
Source: The Race
