– Tech 3 stand-in Kohta Nozane's MotoGP race debut is in doubt after he sustained a hand injury in a fall during practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.Yamaha tester Nozane has been drafted in to replace regular Tech 3 rider Jonas Folger, who has returned to Europe for medical check-ups amid an energy-sapping illness.Nozane high-sided during the fourth practice session in wet conditions and headed to the Medical Centre, where his hand injury was diagnosed.Nozane attempted to compete in qualifying but carried out just a couple of laps, leaving him at the rear of the 24-bike grid, with his participation in Sunday's race in doubt."In the practice this morning, I struggled with the...
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