Spanish rider Iker Lecuona (Team HRC) will continue his busy 2023 campaign as he steps in for Alex Rins for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in August. It will be the third time the Honda rider as been a replacement rider in MotoGP™ in 2023 and, after two impressing outings at Jerez and Assen, will be looking to continue that form at Silverstone when he steps on the RC213V for LCR Honda Castrol at the iconic British circuit.
Lecuona first stepped in for the Repsol Honda Team at Jerez in place of Joan Mir and finished just outside the points in 16th place in the Spanish Grand Prix. He was back on Honda’s machine, in place of Rins, at the historic TT Circuit Assen and was on course to score points but was forced to retire late on. He will return to MotoGP™ action for the British Grand Prix during the first weekend of August for his third appearance of the season.
He was initially scheduled to compete in the Suzuka 8 Hours on the same weekend alongside teammate Xavi Vierge and Takumi Takahashi, but he will now focus on MotoGP™ at Silverstone rather than the iconic endurance race. His place will be taken by Tetsuta Nagashima in Japan as Honda look to defend the title that they won in 2022, when Lecuona was part of a three-rider attack that won the race.
On his return to MotoGP™ action, Lecuona said: “I wish Alex a speedy recovery; I know how difficult these situations are. In the meantime, I’m happy to jump on the bike, as I want to do my best and help the team. Besides, I like Silverstone’s layout, and we can have fun. I want to thank the Honda family and LCR for the opportunity.”
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Source: WorldSBK.com