Less than two months are left for Pol Espargaró to return to MotoGP circuits. The Red Bull KTM test rider was announced this Saturday as a wildcard in the Italian GP, scheduled for May 31 to June 2.
After retiring at the end of last year, this will be the first time the Spaniard competes in the premier class. He became a test rider for the Mattighofen manufacturer, and it is to complement this work that he will be in Mugello.
In a statement, Espargaró commented: ‘I am really happy to compete again and especially in Mugello, which is a very special place to be on a MotoGP bike. It will be good to be back in the pack with these guys‘.
The #44 also spoke about the work he has been developing and his condition: ‘Testing has been going very well and I am very motivated. I feel more like my “old self” after the injury in 2023. I am looking forward to being back in the MotoGP “family” and showing that our testing work is strong and fast‘.
