Italian Mattia Pasini will stand in for the Covid-struck Jorge Martin at this weekend’s second Misano MotoGP round.

Pasini is a vastly-experience Moto2 rider and knows Misano well having won a 125cc race there and also stood on the 250cc podium.

“I’m very happy to be back on track, especially with it being at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, my home race,” said Pasini.

“I’m very sorry about what Jorge Martin is going through. I hope he can come back soon and in the meantime I will look after his bike well.

“I want to thank Red Bull KTM Ajo for giving me this opportunity, I am sure it will be a nice weekend. I want to enjoy this round, do a professional job and try to take progressive steps forward. I will work hard to bring home a good result.”