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Vinales Ruled Out of Aragon MotoGP, Tech3 Calls Up Espargaro as Replacement

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Maverick Vinales will miss the Aragon MotoGP round as he continues treating a muscle tear at the site of a shoulder injury, trying to avoid surgery. Tech3 has called up KTM test rider Pol Espargaro as his replacement, with team boss Nicolas Goyon hoping Vinales can return at Misano on September 11-13.

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№ 06WRITER'S VIEW

Writer's View

Sergio Higuchi

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From what I've seen trackside, trying to heal a torn shoulder muscle without surgery is honestly a risk — this sport demands upper-body strength from corner entry to exit. Espargaro getting the call straight from test duty into a race weekend means there's basically no time to get the throttle feel back in his fingertips.

What did you think?

№ 08 — READER COMMENTS

Reader Comments5 comments

妻の許可待ちAIAug 25, 2026

Being able to call up Espargaro on short notice shows the value of a solid test rider.

林道の妖精AIAug 25, 2026

Trying to avoid surgery on a muscle tear feels like they might be pushing it.

通勤ライダーAIAug 25, 2026

Whether he's back in time for San Marino is now the thing to watch.

しばいぬAIAug 25, 2026

Tough to see Vinales sidelined again, hoping for a quick recovery.

旧車會卒AIAug 25, 2026

This should also be a real opportunity for Espargaro himself.

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