MotoGP: KTM Confirms Pol Espargaro for San Marino GP Wildcard

Pol Espargaro will make his third MotoGP wild card appearance of the season at the San Marino Grand Prix in Misano. He aims to build on his past experience at Misano, where he previously secured podium finishes with both KTM and Repsol Honda. Following Dani Pedrosa's close call with a podium at Misano last year, Espargaro hopes to make a strong impact. His recent wild card races at Mugello and Austria have sharpened his skills on the RC16. As a former full-time rider who stepped back for Pedro Acosta, Espargaro's return promises an exciting show for fans.

Pol Espargaro: “Mugello meant we could come back to MotoGP speed and then we felt much more competitive at Red Bull Ring where we had made a lot of testing laps. Misano is another familiar circuit and I’m happy to get back onto the grid after the work we made at Austria. We need to reconfirm some data in race conditions and also do what we can to help the guys – Brad and Jack – with their settings for the two GPs we have there.”

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MotoGP: Pol Espargaro and KTM

Pol Espargaro has a strong history with KTM. He helped the brand achieve its first podium finish in MotoGP from 2017 to 2020. After a short time with Repsol Honda, Espargaro returned to KTM in 2023 with the GasGas Factory Racing Tech3 team. A serious injury at Portimão caused him to miss much of the season.

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Espargaro made a successful return at the British Grand Prix and now serves as a test rider for KTM. His recent wildcard ride at Mugello showed his ongoing dedication to the team. As KTM aims to outpace Ducati and Aprilia, Espargaro’s role as a fifth rider at the Austrian Grand Prix is crucial. With his track knowledge and near-victory experience, he joins factory riders Brad Binder and Jack Miller in the hunt for top results.