Pol Espargaro is set to return to MotoGP testing duties for KTM at Misano this week. This will be his first test appearance since suffering a hand injury in April. Espargaro will ride alongside Dani Pedrosa, marking his first time back on track since the injury.
The Spaniard's injury prevented him from replacing Maverick Vinales at Le Mans, and he has since been working in a TV punditry role for DAZN. Espargaro will participate in a private two-day test aboard KTM’s 850cc machine fitted with Pirelli tyres.
If the test goes well, Espargaro could be back on the 850 in next Monday’s Brno post-race test, which will feature all five MotoGP manufacturers. This could potentially lead to him being called up to ride one of the machines, given his experience as a replacement for Vinales last season.
