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Michele Pirro Joins Hannspree Ten Kate
Source: LondonBikers.com - Monday, 23rd November 2009, 18:41 GMTHannspree Ten Kate Honda has confirmed today that Michele Pirro will join the Netherlands-based team to contest the 2010 World Supersport championship on the Honda CBR600RR. The 23-year-old from San Giovanni Rotondo in southern Italy finished 12th in the 2009 World Supersport series, with consistent top 10 results, a pole position at Misano in Italy and a best finish of sixth in the final round at Portimao in Portugal. Read article
Suzuki cut ties with Neukirchner – Guintoli moves to WSB
Source: Insidebikes | Carole Nash - Wednesday, 18th November 2009, 14:41 GMTAlstare Suzuki have confirmed that they will not be offering Max Neukirchner a new contract for 2010 after the German failed to provide medical evidence over his ability to race next year, with Sylvain Guintoli stepping up to WSB as a replacement. In a bizarre turn of events, the 26-year-old has effectively been dismissed by the Suzuki factory team after failing to prove his fitness following an injury that has kept him out for much of the season. The decision comes after mixed messages from both parties, with Suzuki claiming that their rider will be out of action for the rest of the season but Neukirchner claiming that he would be riding at Portimao next week. Today however, Suzuki have confirmed their position by declaring that Neukirchner would be leaving the team at the end of the season, with a move to Ten Kate Honda now looking almost certain. Guintoli, who had originally signed a new deal with the Worx Crescent Suzuki team, will move up to the Alstare Suzuki team for the 2010 Superbike World Championship, with Yuki Kagayama stepping down to BSB. “Max’s situation was causing concern within Alstare, so we asked him to produce his medical records (during the Imola race weekend) so that the specialists of the Clinica Mobile could confirm his fitness to race again,” read a team statement. “Max arrived at the track on Saturday but, as his clinical records were incomplete, new X-rays were required. These X-rays, taken by Dr. Costa’s medical staff, showed that excellent work had been carried out by the German surgeons, but also that Max’s recovery might take longer than predicted and that there was still a significant risk to his long-term health. “Alstare then had a telephone conversation, in Max’s presence, with the neurologist of the Chemnitz clinic, who confirmed the diagnosis made by the Clinica Mobile. The neurologist stated that he would not take responsibility for allowing Max to start racing again. “According to these two different medical sources, Max’s recovery could be expected to take between four and six months.” With Neukirchner’s contract scheduled to be extended in September, the team reveals it was unable to honour the agreement while his physical condition remained in doubt. “We asked Max to come to Alleur, with one of his surgeons, the week after Magny-Cours, in order to carry out some tests which would have clarified the true state of his health. Unfortunately Max did not show up at our headquarters as had been agreed.” “As such, Suzuki Alstare has confirmed it will part ways with Neukirchner after three seasons of collaboration that produced two wins and a fifth position in the 2008 World Superbike standings. “Alstare Suzuki have had a close collaboration with Max for three years and, during this time, we have encouraged and developed his promise whilst supporting him in the best possible way to enhance his career. “Max’s failure to come and talk to us means that, regretfully, this collaboration has now come to an end. However, we would like to wish him a full and speedy recovery and good luck in the future.” Read article
Rea dominates proceedings on second day of Portimao test
Source: - Thursday, 29th October 2009, 14:42 GMT
Jonathan Rea picked up where he left off on Tuesday with another accomplished performance onboard the Ten Kate Honda during day two of testing at Portimao. Get all the latest WSB news Having spent the majority of the day at…
Read articlePortimao WSB: Eugene Laverty first in World Supersport race
Source: - Sunday, 25th October 2009, 14:33 GMT
Parkalgar Honda rider Eugene Laverty claimed victory in the World Supersport race at Portimao. Turkish rider Kenan Sofuoglu placed second for the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team, followed by Parkingo Triumph BE1 rider Garry McCoy. Brit and Yamaha rider Cal Crutchlow finished…
Read articlePortimao WSB: Spies takes race 1 victory
Source: - Sunday, 25th October 2009, 12:42 GMT
Yamaha WSB rider Ben Spies took victory in the first World Superbike race at Portimao. Brit Jonathan Rea claimed second for the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team and Aprilia rider Max Biaggi finished 3rd. Shane Byrne finished in 4th place…
Read articlePortimao WSB: Rea fastest in second qualifying session
Source: MCN Sport - Saturday, 24th October 2009, 14:08 GMTBrit Jonathan Rea was fastest again in the 2nd WSB qualifying session at Portimao. The Ten Kate Honda rider lapped the Portimao circuit in 1'43.458 to hold on to his spot at the top of the timesheets. Ducati Xerox rider... Read article
Portimao WSB: Rea tops first qualifying
Source: MCN Sport - Friday, 23rd October 2009, 17:50 GMTTen Kate Honda rider Jonathan Rea completed a successful day for Ten Kate Honda after setting the fastest time in the first qualifying session of the weekend. Rea edged out the early pace setter Jakub Smrz in the final stages... Read article
Checa signs for new Altea Ducati Team for 2010
Source: MCN Sport - Saturday, 17th October 2009, 12:46 GMTSpanish veteran Carlos Checa will ride a Ducati 1198 in the World Superbike Championship in 2010. The long time GP man arrived in WSB in 2007 where he spent two years campaigning the Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR. Despite two race... Read article
Neukirchner: “It’s good to be back at Honda”
Source: - Wednesday, 14th October 2009, 14:07 GMT
New Ten Kate Honda signing Max Neukirchner maintains he is back to fitness and is set to get his first ride on the CBR1000RR Superbike in a two day test at the Parkalgar circuit after the final round of the…
Read articleNeukirchner confirmed at Ten Kate Honda
Source: MCN Sport - Monday, 12th October 2009, 18:30 GMTMax Neukirchner will make a dramatic switch to Ten Kate Honda in 2010 to ride alongside Britain’s Jonathan Rea. MCN exclusively revealed on Saturday that Neukirchner met with the Dutch team at their workshops last week to discuss a deal... Read article
