MotoGP Australia: Broc Parkes replaces Jonas Folger at Phillip Island

Australian GP MotoGP Tech3 – Jonas Folger of the Yamaha Tech3 team will also miss the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island. The German driver, who has already missed the Japanese Grand Prix due to suspected mononucleosis, is in Germany for blood tests.

In his place, the French team will field the Australian rider Broc Parkes, former World Superbike, Supersport and MotoGP rider in 2014. He is currently involved in the Endurance championship with the Yamaha of the Austria Racing team, with which he achieved 4 podiums.

These are the words of Broc Parkes:“I would like to thank the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team for giving me the incredible opportunity to race in my home Grand Prix in front of all my supporters, fans and family. I can't wait to get on the Yamaha YZR -M1 at Phillip Island and do my best”