I wonder if he’s got something else lined up. https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/950770/1/no-looking-back-bradley-smith-splits-aprilia-motogp-team
Would rather have baz than brad i think but i dont think Loris was winning many friends towards the end of last season there was he (could be slightly wide of the mark on that one).
I like Brad plus he's had a very good run in motogp's over the years,but it time for new British blood.IMo
Happy to be proved wrong but posting a picture of a Yamaha R3 is a big leap to a WSBK ride with an independant team that runs an R1. Last time I think he rode an R1 was the Suzuka 8 hour in 2015. I realise historically, some short track riders have succeded in a few high profile endurance races but they are very different disciplines. Andy
Baz is off to MotoAmerica on a Ducati https://motoamerica.com/loris-baz-s...ike-assault-with-warhorse-hsbk-racing-ducati/
I would love to see him in WSB and actually see what he can do, as for worrying Redding etc ,i have got my doubts .
Just read, potentially Locatelli to Ten Kate after his WSSP success and ............ Tito Rabat on Panigale V4 ! Andy
I thought Locatelli was already placed in the GRT Yamaha team, and had already tested etc? I think Baz has chased the money, there seems to be plenty in the states, far more than any other domestic series and probably more than WSBK on a private team, although not like 'the glory days'
Not at the Qatar launch https://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-detail/smith-missing-from-aprilia-motogp-launch
so official then, bradley is out on his ear, I'm not surprised if I'm honest. it's been a good few years now since he put a strong season together on the Tech 3 Yamaha, I appreciate the KTM wasn't a great bike, and he's obv still a fast guy, but honestly would love to see him in WSBK on a Yamaha to see what he could do, he seems to have associated himself to Yamaha so you never know.
Too many up and coming Moto2 and Moto3 riders with the right passports and cash. BS38 hasn't really excelled in MotoGP, couple of podiums over the years and test rides for a few, he won't be short of a few bob I'm sure but he was never going to realistically keep a seat and a factory seat at that.
