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MotoGP 2024 in review: The wildcards and replacement riders

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The 2024 MotoGP grid featured 22 full-time riders. To this group, seven additional riders were added throughout the season: some as wildcards, others as replacement riders, and some fulfilling both roles at different points.

Pol Espargaró (Red Bull KTM)

Pol Espargaró retired from full-time MotoGP at the end of last season to become a test rider for Red Bull KTM. In this capacity, he made three wildcard appearances and demonstrated that his speed remains intact. Despite finishing 18th in Italy, he achieved ninth place in Austria (ninth in the Sprint race) and tenth in San Marino – the best wildcard result in 2024. Espargaró finished the season 23rd in the standings with 12 points, only two less than Luca Marini (Repsol Honda), the lowest-ranked full-time rider.

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Dani Pedrosa (Red Bull KTM)

Dani Pedrosa, another KTM test rider, made a single wildcard appearance this season at the Spanish GP. Although he retired from the main race, the «Little Samurai» fought for the podium in the Sprint race, finishing third after a penalty relegated Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha).

Stefan Bradl (HRC)

As Honda’s test rider, Stefan Bradl participated in all six wildcard slots allocated to the manufacturer. His best result came at the San Marino GP, where he finished 14th in a race where neither factory team rider started. With two points, the German was the last sporadic rider to score.

Remy Gardner (Monster Energy Yamaha)

Remy Gardner made three MotoGP appearances with Monster Energy Yamaha. The Australian returned to the premier class as a replacement for the injured Álex Rins in Germany and Great Britain. He left a positive impression and later competed in the Japanese GP as a wildcard, where he achieved his best result, finishing 17th.

Andrea Iannone (Pertamina Enduro VR46/Ducati)

Following a consistent comeback season in World Superbike, Andrea Iannone was called upon to replace the injured Fabio Di Giannantonio at the Malaysian GP. It was a herculean task for «The Maniac», requiring adaptation to the bike and physical endurance. Nevertheless, he finished the race in 17th place.

Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia and Trackhouse Racing/Aprilia)

Lorenzo Savadori made eight appearances in 2024 – nearly half the season. He acted as Aprilia’s wildcard in Spain and Italy as a test rider and replaced the injured Aleix Espargaró in the Netherlands, though he was later injured himself. Savadori returned for another wildcard in Austria and then substituted for Miguel Oliveira at Trackhouse Racing between the Japanese and Malaysian GPs. Despite three retirements, his best result was an 18th place finish in Malaysia.

Michele Pirro (Pertamina Enduro VR46/Ducati)

With Ducati unable to field wildcards, Michele Pirro only made one appearance in 2024. His opportunity came at the Solidarity GP in Barcelona, replacing Di Giannantonio. Pirro finished in 20th place.

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