Vinales still injured as Espargaro replaces him for MotoGP Austrian GP

Tech3 announced on Tuesday that Pol Espargaro will replace the injured Maverick Vinales, who has not competed in a MotoGP race since 12 July, when he retired in the closing stages of the German Grand Prix.

“Pol Espargarp will continue racing with Tech3 at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, replacing Maverick Vinales at the Red Bull Ring circuit,” Tech3 announced.

“As KTM’s official test and reserve rider, Espargaro will once again join the MotoGP grid with the aim of defending the brand’s colours in front of the Austrian public, in what will be his fourth consecutive appearance with the team this season.”

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