The #41 is back in action in Mandalika, replacing the recovering Joan Mir this weekend. 

Honda Racing Corporation have confirmed that Aleix Espargaro will step in for Honda HRC Castrol rider Joan Mir at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia. Mir will continue his recovery following medical advice, sitting out this weekend.

Espargaro, a three-time MotoGP winner, will compete in his first race weekend since the 2025 Valencia GP. The now Honda HRC development rider spent 14 seasons as a full-time rider in the premier class, scoring 12 podiums throughout his MotoGP career.

Espargaro is no stranger to Lombok but will need to get up to speed quickly after his injury earlier this year has limited his time on the Honda this season. The objective for the #41 this weekend is to reacquaint himself with the Honda RC213V before refocusing his attention on development work behind the scenes.

Mir will continue his recovery, with updates on his condition to be shared in due course.