Another setback: Maverick Viñales (KTM) has to sit out Silverstone
What had already been looking likely over the past few days has now been confirmed: Maverick Viñales will not be on the starting grid for the MotoGP event at Silverstone and will be replaced there by KTM test rider Pol Espargaró.
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Maverick Vinales hat mit Schulterproblemen zu kämpfen
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Maverick Vinales hat mit Schulterproblemen zu kämpfen
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Since his crash at the Sachsenring last year, KTM Tech3 rider Maverick Viñales has been struggling with a persistent shoulder injury. Following further consultations during the summer break and a recent visit to the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre (APC), Viñales will sit out the race at Silverstone and focus on his ongoing recovery. At the British Grand Prix, KTM test rider Pol Espargaro will take the reins of the RC16 in Vinales’ place.
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