Manu González to make MotoGP debut with Aprilia d...

In response to data obtained by Motorsport.com, Aprilia will give Manuel Gonzalez his MotoGP debut through the collective check going down this Monday at Aragón.

The Madrid-born rider, present chief of the Moto2 World Championship with the Intact GP workforce, will step in for Ai Ogura at Trackhouse, Aprilia’s satellite tv for pc squad. This weekend, the American outfit will area solely Raúl Fernández at Motorland whereas ready for the not too long ago operated Ogura — recovering from surgery on his left leg — to return, probably in time for the Mugello spherical in two weeks.

González, 22, has emerged because the rider to beat within the early phases of the intermediate class season, racking up three victories and 5 podiums within the first seven rounds of the calendar.

On account of his sturdy performances, Aprilia and Trackhouse have determined to supply him the possibility to trip a MotoGP prototype in Monday’s check session.

Manuel Gonzalez, Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP

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It’s understood that this check shouldn’t be interpreted as a affirmation of González stepping as much as the premier class subsequent season. Nevertheless, the day will undoubtedly function a main alternative to evaluate how he may deal with such a promotion.

Alongside the Spaniard, Aprilia may also check with Marco Bezzecchi, presently the model’s prime performer given Jorge Martin’s harm, which has restricted the reigning world champion to only one race within the first seven rounds. Raúl Fernández — Ogura’s teammate at Trackhouse — can be anticipated to participate, as is Lorenzo Savadori, who has needed to step up his testing duties to fill in for the sidelined #1 rider.

González made his Grand Prix debut straight in Moto2 in 2021, following a stint within the junior ranks of WorldSBK. In 2022, throughout his first full World Championship season, he raced for the Yamaha VR46 Grasp Camp workforce, securing three top-five finishes. His first profession win got here final yr in Japan, racing with Gresini in a weather-affected Grand Prix.