Roby Rolfo to be replaced by Tommy Hill

[ChrisS]

http://www.bikesportnews.com/articles/article.html?id=HILL_MOVES_UP_TO_WORLD_SUPERBIKES_ IN_2009_1

A bit surprised by this one, Hill showed great things on the R1 in BSB but he hasnt raced at all this season because of injury. Althea must have faith in him.

As for Rolfo. If he still has the Hannspree backing he should find a ride somewhere

[T-D]

i think the way it worked out is that hill was going to ride the wss bike, but when something went sour with rolfo, they decided to upgrade him. he's had a tough year--a lost year, really--but is a good kid and a decent rider. i am glad to see more brits on the big bikes in wsbk nest year: rea, hill, sykes. i hope we get a competitive american running up front, as well.

[Roby44]

This has to be a terrible nightmare I'm having!! :mad:


Not My Roby!!!

I'm off to the Roby Forum and Fan Club to find out what's happening!!!! Time to get out the Italian dictionary again!!

[Roby44]

Apparently Roby has been testing the Aprilia... perhaps he is going there...

Off to find out more..

[tha_jackal]

Ive heard Roby wants to return to 250cc.. Wouldn't be the worst idea as I thought he was a great 250cc racer.. Porto's coming back, so why not Roby too? Sure sponsorship won't be an issue :p :

[Roby44]

That would be wonderful....

I don't care where Roby races or who he rides for I'll be still a fan..

[leopard]

I hope he can retain his ride at any team of SBK, if he has to go back to motogp, 250cc or smaller class may not seem the right place for rider as competent as him, that's the way a fan support the rider.

[ChrisS]

Ive heard Roby wants to return to 250cc.. Wouldn't be the worst idea as I thought he was a great 250cc racer.. Porto's coming back, so why not Roby too? Sure sponsorship won't be an issue :p :

From what I read Hannspree will continue sponsoring Althea. I dont know if this means Rolfo lost their support.