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The Star
a day ago
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- The Star
Motorcycling-Bastianini and Espargaro to race for KTM Tech3 in Brno
FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - Aragon Grand Prix - Ciudad del Motor de Aragon, Alcaniz, Spain - June 8, 2025 Red Bull KTM Tech3's Enea Bastianini before the race REUTERS/Pablo Morano/File photo (Reuters) -Enea Bastianini will race for KTM Tech3 at this weekend's Czech Grand Prix after recovering from illness and Pol Espargaro steps in for the injured Maverick Vinales, the MotoGP team said on Wednesday. The 27-year-old Italian, who joined Tech3 from Ducati last year, missed the German Grand Prix but is expected to return to the track on Friday in practice for Sunday's race in Brno. "It was really tough for me to remain in bed for so long and unable to join the team at the German Grand Prix, but I gave myself the time to recover properly in order to arrive in Brno in good shape," Bastianini said in a statement. Spaniard Vinales had surgery on Sunday for a fractured left shoulder, paving the way for compatriot Espargaro to make his return with Tech3, a team he debuted with in MotoGP back in 2014. "It's been a long time since our last visit to Brno, which is a fantastic track," Espargaro said. "The last time we raced here I felt super-good in my best period with KTM so let's see how it is with the new surface." (Reporting by Suramya Kaushik in Bengaluru; Editing by Alison Williams)
Time of India
5 days ago
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- Time of India
Maverick Vinales suffers shocking injury blow after brutal Sachsenring crash ends German MotoGP hopes
Maverick Vinales suffers shocking injury blow after brutal Sachsenring crash ends German MotoGP hopes Maverick Vinales fell right before the main race day; what went incorrect for him? Maverick Vinales fell severely on Saturday, July 12, 2025, during the Sachsenring German Grand Prix's Q2 session. It happened in wet conditions only minutes after the qualifying session started. The 29-year-old Spanish biker was booted off his Red Bull KTM Tech3 bike at Turn he rose, he was certainly hurting. Medical teams rushed to him, and within hours, news confirmed what fans feared, Maverick Vinales would not race in Germany this weekend. What happened as Maverick Vinales was ruled out after Sachsenring crash in Q2 During his first flying lap in the second qualifying session at the Sachsenring track in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany, Maverick Vinales had a horrific crash at Turn 4. The collision happened shortly after 3:10 p.m. local time on July 12, 2025. MotoGP's official update and Motorsport. com said he dislocated his left shoulder. Medical staff on site immediately placed it back, but due to the severity of the injury, Maverick Vinales was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital in Chemnitz. X-rays revealed a fracture near the joint. MotoGP's official X page also confirmed: 'BREAKING: @maverick12official to sit out of the remainder of the #GermanGP following his Q2 crash. We wish you a speedy recovery, Mav!' Also Read: Aleix Espargaro Confident About Fighting Ducati In 2023: 'We Are Not That Far From The Top' Maverick Vinales and Enea Bastianini both out leaving Tech3 KTM empty This sudden exit leaves Red Bull KTM Tech3 without any riders for Sunday's race. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Maverick Vinales' teammate, Enea Bastianini, was already ruled out earlier this week due to emergency appendicitis surgery. Now, with Maverick Vinales out too, the team will not field a single bike in the German GP. Speaking to reporters, team boss Nicolas Goyon said: 'It's unfortunate, but rider safety is first. Maverick is in pain and needs rest. We'll see how things go in the next few days.' This is Maverick Vinales' first MotoGP missed race as a result of injury. As The-Race. com reports, his return for the following round in Brno depends on medical tests and his healing path. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
