27Aug/100
Breaking news: Ducati leave WSBK and Spies joins Yamaha
In a completely expected move, Tech 3 rider and 2009 WSBK champion, Ben Spies has signed for the factory Yamaha squad. The American will take over the bike of the departing Valentino Rossi, but it is not known yet who will be spannering for him. It is presumed that he will take his crew chief Tom Houseworth with him, so where Jeremy Burgess will be going is still up in the air.
As for Ducati, the added pressure of delivering a bike fit for the Doctor may have influenced their decision to leave WSBK. This is big news for followers of the series as the Italian marque has been an integral part of the series since it was initiated in 1988.
More news on these developments when I can get it.
