
Aleix Espargaro's adventure at the Tour of Austria lasted just over two stages: the thirty-six-year-old Spanish rider from Lidl Trek, MotoGP champion, was forced to withdraw during the third stage due to a fracture. "I tried to hold on, but two fingers on my right hand are swollen and the pain did not allow me to continue. I'm very sorry, I apologize to the fans and wish the best to the team I am forced to leave."