KTM replaces Maverick Vinales with Pol Espargaro for British GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Maverick Vinales will not compete in this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone due to injury. KTM has confirmed that Pol Espargaro, the team's MotoGP test rider, will step in as his replacement. This news follows reports suggesting Vinales could be sidelined for the remainder of the year as he recovers from a shoulder injury. The team is now preparing for the race with Espargaro taking the helm in Vinales' absence.
- •Maverick Vinales is out for the British GP due to injury.
- •Pol Espargaro will replace Vinales at Silverstone.
- •Reports suggest Vinales might be sidelined for the year.
- •KTM is adjusting its lineup ahead of the race.
- 2:14 PMAutosport — KTM replaces Vinales with Espargaro for British GP
- 2:11 PMMotorsport.com — KTM replaces Maverick Vinales with Pol Espargaro for British GP
"Maverick Vinales will sit out this weekend’s British Grand Prix due to injury, with Tech3 drafting in KTM’s MotoGP test rider Pol Espargaro as his replacement. Following Autosport’s report that Vinales could be sidelined for the rest of the year, KTM has confirmed that the Spaniard will not be in action at Silverstone, as he continues his recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained at ...Keep reading
"Maverick Vinales will sit out this weekend’s British Grand Prix due to injury, with Tech3 drafting in KTM’s MotoGP test rider Pol Espargaro as his replacement. Following Motorsport.com’s report that Vinales could be sidelined for the rest of the year, KTM has confirmed that the Spaniard will not be in action at Silverstone, as he continues his recovery from the shoulder injury he ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 4, 2026, 2:14 PMKTM replaces Vinales with Espargaro for British GP
Maverick Vinales will sit out this weekend’s British Grand Prix due to injury, with Tech3 drafting in KTM’s MotoGP test rider Pol Espargaro as his replacement. Following Autosport’s report that Vinales could be sidelined for the rest of the year, KTM has confirmed that the Spaniard will not be in action at Silverstone, as he continues his recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained at ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 4, 2026, 2:11 PMKTM replaces Maverick Vinales with Pol Espargaro for British GP
Maverick Vinales will sit out this weekend’s British Grand Prix due to injury, with Tech3 drafting in KTM’s MotoGP test rider Pol Espargaro as his replacement. Following Motorsport.com’s report that Vinales could be sidelined for the rest of the year, KTM has confirmed that the Spaniard will not be in action at Silverstone, as he continues his recovery from the shoulder injury he ...Keep reading
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