Motorcycling-LCR Honda in a fix as replacement rider Espargaro injured in cycling mishap

FILE PHOTO: MotoGP - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - August 4, 2024 Aprilia Racing's Aleix Espargaro in action during the race REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo

(Reuters) -LCR Honda were left in a dilemma on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix after their latest replacement rider Aleix Espargaro was ruled out with a back injury sustained in a cycling accident.

The 36-year-old Spaniard was set to step in for injured Thai rider Somkiat Chantra, who has missed the last three rounds due to a knee injury.