Álex Rins Retires from the British GP

Silverstone (UK), 2nd August 2024

Following a strenuous first day back from injury, Álex Rins has decided to sit out the remainder of the Monster Energy British Grand Prix.

After deep reflection and consideration, Álex Rins has decided to retire from the Monster Energy British Grand Prix due to the hand and foot injury he sustained in Round 8, the Dutch GP.

After a few more weeks of rest, the Spanish rider will undergo another check to assess if he can rejoin the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team at the Austrian GP round, held from 16-18 August.

With Rins retiring from the British GP, there is a vacant spot in the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP garage. For logistical reason, Remy Gardner will move from the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test Team garage to the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP garage for the remainder of the race weekend. However, Gardner will still be riding for the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test Team.

MASSIMO MEREGALLI

Team Director

First of all, I would like to express my sympathies to Álex. Riders are always disappointed when they can’t ride, but perhaps this one is even more frustrating for Álex as the British GP is a very special round. It’s significant for Monster Energy, who sponsor this round, and also for Dorna who are staging the MotoGP 75th Anniversary celebrations. Moreover, Álex really likes Silverstone and has gotten great results here, so it’s definitely a let-down. However, his health and well-being must take priority. We therefore decided that it was not worth it for him to continue the British GP race weekend and hope to have him back in Austria in a better condition. 

As of tomorrow, Remy will be operating from the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP garage. However, Remy will still be riding for the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test Team for the remainder of the British GP weekend.

ÁLEX RINS

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

After assessing my medical condition with my doctors, we have come to the conclusion that the most responsible thing for me is to skip the remaining part of the British GP.

As you can imagine, I feel sorry for the team and for myself. Every single lap that we have done this season has proven to be useful for the development of the bike and for closing the gap to other manufacturers. But the pain that I‘m feeling and the risk of a bigger injury, along with the medical advice, makes me take this decision.

I hope to be back on track and working again very soon.

Thank you everybody for your support.