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Vinales skips Aragon GP as Espargaro fills in for Tech3 team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:18 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Vinales skips Aragon GP as Espargaro fills in for Tech3 team

Summary

Maverick Viñales will miss the Aragon Grand Prix as he recovers from a left shoulder injury. Pol Espargaró, KTM's test rider, will replace him at Red Bull KTM Tech3 for the second time this season. Tech3 confirmed that the decision was made in collaboration with Viñales, who continues to undergo treatment for a muscle tear. His absence has extended since the summer break, and no return date has been set, although the San Marino Grand Prix at Misano is being targeted. Viñales, who has lost his grid spot for 2027, is attempting to finish this season despite his uncertain future in MotoGP.

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Status Watch

•Viñales is sidelined due to a left shoulder injury.
•Espargaro scored two points in his last outing at Silverstone.
•Tech3 confirmed Espargaro's fill-in role for the Aragon GP.
•Viñales has lost his grid spot for 2027 and faces an uncertain future.
•San Marino Grand Prix is being targeted for Viñales' potential return.

Latest Updates

10:18 PMYahoo Sports — Vinales Skips Aragon, Espargaro Steps In Again for Tech3

What they're saying

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Maverick Viñales will sit out this weekend's Aragon Grand Prix as he continues to nurse the left shoulder injury that has kept him off the RC16 since the summer break, with KTM test rider Pol Espargaró once again drafted in to fill the seat at Red Bull KTM Tech3.
— Yahoo Sports

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