Suzuki hands Dominique Aegerter surprise MotoGP debut at Misano test
With Suzuki leaving MotoGP at the end of this season, the test is of limited development use to the Ja🃏panese team, which has decided to reward Aegerter for Sunday’s MotoE ti🦹tle victory.
The Swiss star will take over the GSX-RRs of the injured Joan Mir, who was replaced by Kazuki Watanabe for the San M🐲arino race weekend.
In addition to clinching the MotoE title, Aegerter, 31, is the reigning World Supersport champion and has twice finished on the podium at the Suzu🌞ka 8 ꦑHours. He has also been a race winner in Moto2.
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Aegerter: 'A big opportunity - a dream'
“This is big nಌews for me and, for sure, a big opportunity - a dream to ride in the Suzuki Factory Team and test the bike,” Aegerter said. “I’m super happy about it, and I want to say thank you to eve💧ryone who has made this happen.
“I also want to say thanks to my team, Ten Kate, in Supersport who have allowed me to take this chance. Riding a Factory MotoGP machine is something I’ve forever wanted to try, 🅷so I can’t wait to jump on the bike tomorrow and enjoy the opportunity.”
Suzuki project leader Shinichi Sahara added: “Tomorrow we will have a special guest in the garage; Dominique Aegerter. Following his victory in the 2022 MotoE World Champio🐟nship, he will ride the GSX-RR.
“Rather than a proper testing plan, this is just an opportunity for him to ride our bike. Having some fun on the MotoGP bike is not only a good way for him to show that he can be fast, but also, we can enjoy hearing a different𓆏 rider's point of view.”
The Misano test, the final in-season MotoGP test 🎉;before Suzuki leaves the premier-class, takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. He is at the🎃 forefront of the Suzuki exit story and Marc Marquez’s injury issues.
