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Tech 3 boss will push "120 percent" to re-hire Folger if fit

Herve Poncharal says he will try "120 percent" to convince Tech 3's partners to take Jonas Folger back for the 2019 MotoGP season, if the German is able to return. Folger was diagnosed with Gilbert's syndrome last year and missed the final four races of 2017. Shortly before the first test of 2018, it was announced that he would not race this year. While the decision left Tech 3 in an uncomfortable situation of having to find a replacement close to the start of the season, Poncharal said that he would still welcome Folger back to the team in 2019 as he has "zero doubt" about the German's abilities. During his rookie MotoGP season last year, Folger came close to beating...
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