Pol Espargaró To Continue Subbing For Viñales At Misano
Pol Espargaró will step back onto the Red Bull KTM Tech3 machine for the Grand Prix of San Marino, as Maverick Viñales will sit out a third straight round due to a shoulder injury.
Pol Espargaró is set to resume his substitute role for KTM at the Grand Prix of San Marino after Maverick Viñales will miss the race due to a shoulder injury. Espargaró has previously filled in for Viñales at previous events, including Silverstone and Aragón. His third sub appearance comes at Misano, marking a demanding schedule with potential 1000cc and 850cc prototypes awaiting him.
Espargaró will test the KTM 850cc prototype at Mugello the week after Misano, followed by an Austrian GP with another 850 test behind closed doors. The KTM test rider has expressed the challenge of constantly switching between the current Michelin-equipped RC16 and the 850 prototype. Espargaró has also mentioned the difficulty of adjusting to the different machines and tire packages.
The focus remains on Viñales' recovery, with his participation in the upcoming races remaining unclear.
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