Factory Honda rider Aleix Espargaro will not compete at the Mandalika circuit due to ongoing physical discomfort following a previous injury.
Key facts
- •Aleix Espargaro was scheduled to start the race from the last position.
- •The withdrawal follows a long period of inactivity caused by injuries from spring testing in Malaysia.
- •Joan Mir remains absent from the team for the third consecutive race.
- •Honda officially withdrew the #41 bike from the Indonesian Grand Prix.
Factory Honda announced that Aleix Espargaro will not start the Indonesian Grand Prix at the Mandalika circuit. The decision was made hours before the race due to the rider's physical condition.
Reason for Withdrawal
Espargaro has been struggling with physical discomfort following a severe injury sustained during private testing in Malaysia earlier this spring. The resulting period of physical inactivity left him unable to meet the intense physical demands required for the Mandalika race.
Replacement Status
Espargaro had been participating in the race weekend on the island of Lombok as a replacement for Joan Mir. Mir has now missed three consecutive MotoGP rounds due to illness.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
