Alvaro Bautista has signed up for two more years with the Aspar-owned independent Ducati team, currently sponsored by Pull&Bear.

            Likewise, two more years for KTM in Moto2 with the Red Bull-backed Ajo team, currently running the Austrian manufacturers first year in the season, with considerable success.

            And Spanish Moto2 rider Xavi Vierge is to switch from one non-Kalex to another, departing his current Tech 3 ride to replace the departing Sandro Cortese on the Suter at the Dynavolt team.

By Michael Scott

Bautista, Dutch MotoGP 2017