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Moto2 championship leader Manu Gonzalez will make an unexpected MotoGP test debut for Aprilia satellite team Trackhouse
Moto2 championship leader Manu Gonzalez will have an unexpected MotoGP test debut for Trackhouse Racing, replacing the injured Japanese rider Ai Ogura on Monday at Motorland Aragon.
Ogura’s broken tibia resulted in surgery after a crash in FP1 at Silverstone, leading doctors to advise him to skip the Aragon Grand Prix.
With Ogura sidelined, Trackhouse decided to let Gonzalez take the opportunity to test ride the top-tier machinery.
Although not officially confirmed, Gonzalez was chosen over Brazilian Moto2 racer Diogo Moreira, who is also a potential future target for Trackhouse.
The decision to test Gonzalez may be aimed at preparing for a potential loss of Ogura to the factory Aprilia team in the future, or to add some pressure on Ogura’s teammate, Raul Fernandez, whose season has been disappointing so far.
With plans in place for the 2026 season, Trackhouse’s unexpected move demonstrates the fluidity of team dynamics and potential future changes in the MotoGP lineup.
