The MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix will feature several wildcard entries. Of the manufacturers with the option to enter wildcards, only Yamaha will not take advantage of the opportunity at Spielberg.
For Aprilia, Lorenzo Savadori will participate in Austria with a ‘laboratory’. RS-GP, as described by himself. KTM, competing on home turf, will line up with Pol Espargaró for the second time this year after the Italian GP.
With three wildcards already utilized, Honda will deploy its fourth at the Red Bull Ring, with Stefan Bradl once again being the chosen rider. Bradl is also scheduled to participate in the San Marino and Valencia GPs, as revealed to SPEEDWEEK.com.
Typically, wildcard riders use these opportunities to work on solutions – ranging from new components to set-ups – aimed at developing the bike in a competitive context, complementing official and private tests. They can also support the manufacturer’s regular riders in preparation for the GP.