Tech3 confirms Pol Espargaro to race at Austrian GP
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Tech3 has announced that Pol Espargaro will replace the injured Maverick Vinales for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Vinales has not competed since July 12, when he retired during the German GP. Espargaro's inclusion comes as Tech3 looks to fill the gap left by Vinales ahead of the weekend's race.
- •Pol Espargaro to replace Maverick Vinales at Austrian GP.
- •Vinales has been sidelined since retiring at the German GP.
- •The Austrian GP takes place at the Red Bull Ring this weekend.
- 11:03 AMAutosport — Vinales still injured as Espargaro replaces him for MotoGP Austrian GP
- 10:55 AMMotorsport.com — Tech3 confirms Pol Espargaro for Austrian GP as Vinales' replacement
"Tech3 announced on Tuesday that Pol Espargaro will replace the injured Maverick Vinales, who has not competed in a MotoGP race since 12 July, when he retired in the closing stages of the German Grand Prix. "Pol Espargarp will continue racing with Tech3 at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, replacing Maverick Vinales at the Red Bull Ring circuit," Tech3 announced. "As KTM's official test ...Keep reading
"Tech3 announced on Tuesday that Pol Espargaro will replace the injured Maverick Vinales, who has not competed in a MotoGP race since 12 July, when he retired in the closing stages of the German GP. "Pol Espargaró will continue racing with Tech3 at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, replacing Maverick Viñales at the Red Bull Ring circuit," Tech3 announced. Read Also: MotoGPFabio ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 15, 2026, 11:03 AMVinales still injured as Espargaro replaces him for MotoGP Austrian GP
Tech3 announced on Tuesday that Pol Espargaro will replace the injured Maverick Vinales, who has not competed in a MotoGP race since 12 July, when he retired in the closing stages of the German Grand Prix. "Pol Espargarp will continue racing with Tech3 at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, replacing Maverick Vinales at the Red Bull Ring circuit," Tech3 announced. "As KTM's official test ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 15, 2026, 10:55 AMTech3 confirms Pol Espargaro for Austrian GP as Vinales' replacement
Tech3 announced on Tuesday that Pol Espargaro will replace the injured Maverick Vinales, who has not competed in a MotoGP race since 12 July, when he retired in the closing stages of the German GP. "Pol Espargaró will continue racing with Tech3 at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, replacing Maverick Viñales at the Red Bull Ring circuit," Tech3 announced. Read Also: MotoGPFabio ...Keep reading
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