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Honda calls Aleix Espargaro for Indonesia MotoGP race due to injuries

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Honda calls Aleix Espargaro for Indonesia MotoGP race due to injuries

Summary

Honda has brought back Aleix Espargaro for the upcoming MotoGP race in Indonesia. This decision follows injuries to Joan Mir and Takaaki Nakagami, the latter suffering a fractured collarbone that required surgery after a crash at Motegi. Espargaro was initially slated to continue his recovery from a spinal injury sustained during testing. His return to action is scheduled for next weekend.

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Status Watch

•Aleix Espargaro returns to MotoGP for the Indonesia race.
•Joan Mir is currently injured and unavailable.
•Takaaki Nakagami had surgery for a fractured collarbone.
•Espargaro was recovering from a severe spinal injury.
•The race will take place next weekend.

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5:00 AMMotorsport.com — Honda calls Aleix Espargaro back for Indonesia MotoGP race
5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Honda calls Aleix Espargaro back for Indonesia MotoGP race

What they're saying

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Joan Mir’s injury and Takaaki Nakagami’s fractured collarbone, which required surgery after Friday’s crash at Motegi, have forced Honda to call up Aleix Espargaro, who will return to MotoGP action next weekend in Indonesia, Motorsport.com has learned. The initial plan was for the Spaniard to continue recovering from the severe injury he suffered to the base of his spine in a testing ...Keep reading
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