{"id":123798,"date":"2023-04-01T09:18:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T07:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorcycles.news\/?p=123798"},"modified":"2023-04-01T09:18:29","modified_gmt":"2023-04-01T07:18:29","slug":"jonas-folger-back-in-motogp-filling-in-for-pol-espargaro-at-gasgas-factory-racing-tech3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorcycles.news\/en\/jonas-folger-back-in-motogp-filling-in-for-pol-espargaro-at-gasgas-factory-racing-tech3\/","title":{"rendered":"Jonas Folger back in MotoGP – filling in for Pol Espargar\u00f3 at GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jonas Folger replaces Pol Espargar\u00f3 at GASGAS<\/h3>\n

Jonas Folger, former MotoGP podium finisher, will join GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 from the American Grand Prix in mid-April to fill in for Pol Espargaro, who continues his recovery.\u00a0 The 29-year-old German will make his first MotoGP appearance since 2017 after taking on the role of official test rider.\u00a0 Jonas has been part of the Tech3 team in the past, where he scored an exciting second place at the home Grand Prix at Sachsenring. Therefore, he knows the team and its way of working well.<\/p>\n

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Pol Espargar\u00f3’s recovery process<\/h3>\n

Pol Espargar\u00f3 returned to Barcelona last weekend where he underwent jaw surgery.\u00a0 The procedure was performed on Tuesday at the Dexeus Hospital.\u00a0 He will be observed for a few more days and hopes to return home soon to intensify his physiotherapy and set a timetable for his return to the saddle.<\/p>\n

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Augusto Fernandez at the Argentina Grand Prix<\/h3>\n

In the meantime, GASGAS<\/a> Factory Racing Tech3 will compete in this weekend’s Gran Premio Michelin de la Republica Argentina with Augusto Fernandez, who will try to set good lap times at Termas de Rio Hondo.<\/p>\n

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Folger looking forward to his comeback<\/h3>\n
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Jonas Folger had this to say about his upcoming outing, \u201cFirst of all I really hope Pol is doing well and getting back on his feet as soon as possible. \u00a0I\u2019m sure he has the right people around him. \u00a0From my side I\u2019m looking forward to racing again and arriving to Texas to see all the guys from my old team! \u00a0I hope we can do a decent job and I know it will be a big challenge for me since testing has only just started. \u00a0However, this will be a great opportunity to get up to speed and learn more about the bike. \u00a0I\u2019m thankful and now looking to Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Team manager Nicolas Goyon welcomes Folger<\/h3>\n
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Nicolas Goyon, Team Manager of GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3, said, \u201cIt\u2019s clear Pol needs time to make a full recovery and our thoughts are still with him and we are in contact all the time. \u00a0Until he is ready though Jonas\u2019 testing role together with his recent MotoGP experience meant he is the perfect fill-in. \u00a0We had some good memories with him a few years ago and he tested with us in Sepang this pre-season. \u00a0He\u2019s a great guy and we\u2019re delighted to welcome him back.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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