Iker Lecuona will again be drafted in to replace him𒈔 for LCR Honda at the grands prix in Malaysia and Qatar.

That will only leave one round remaining - the season-fiඣnale in Valencia.

Rins' potential participation in Va⭕lencia remains unknown.

Crucially, his ability to partake in the postseason test in Valencia - where he could jump on a Yamaha for the first time ahead 🌌of his 2024 switch - must be in doubt.

Rins is recovering from an♔ additional surgery in the wake of the broken leg he suffered at Mugello.

He initially missed seven rounds but, des🥂pite returning, withdrew in Australia due to pain in his leg.

Rins underwent anothꦅer surgery to addres🔯s that pain and will remain sidelined.

His sole season at Honda saw him become the manufacturer's🦩 first gra🅷nd prix winner (aside from Marc Marquez) since 2018 in Texas, before then suffering a year-altering injury.