Hodgson to Yamaha France?

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Could Hodgson be a candidate to replace an injured Kagayama at Alstare Suzuki after his crash today?

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Originally Posted by neninja

My understanding was that Hodgson would only go if Yamaha Japan supported the team and the team needs to secure additional funding - is Hodgson bringing a new sponsor with him perhaps???

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Could the name change in the team from Yamaha France to Yamaha Team YZF indicate more of a Japanese connection of some sort?

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Originally Posted by neninja

There is another rumour doing the rounds that he might also ride on a satellite HRC bike alongside Leon Camier in BSB. This one sounds pretty unrealistic to me but you never know.

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Wasn't a second Honda UK seat originally earmarked for Karl Harris, but the budget couldn't be found. Presumebly a sponsor may have been now for this to occur.

there you go

Yeah, I can did that. Look Jim, she's no bow wow :laugh:

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Originally Posted by racer69

Could Hodgson be a candidate to replace an injured Kagayama at Alstare Suzuki after his crash today?

Could the name change in the team from Yamaha France to Yamaha Team YZF indicate more of a Japanese connection of some sort?

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According to Yukio, he won't need a fill in rider because his injuries aren't as bad as feared and he will be available for the next round.

The commentators at the racetrack said on the weekend that the Yamaha YZF team were basically the test team for Yamaha to test all their new parts through before they land on Haga and Corsers bikes. Basically it is to get full testing under the pressure of racing rather than just by someone who may not be running at 10-10ths.

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Originally Posted by NinjaMaster

According to Yukio, he won't need a fill in rider because his injuries aren't as bad as feared and he will be available for the next round.

The commentators at the racetrack said on the weekend that the Yamaha YZF team were basically the test team for Yamaha to test all their new parts through before they land on Haga and Corsers bikes. Basically it is to get full testing under the pressure of racing rather than just by someone who may not be running at 10-10ths.

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Hmm, somehow I dont think thats (testing while racing) something Hodgson would be wanting to do, especially when he's trying to re-establish himself as a World SBK contender.. I think he'll just wait till 08, have to agree with what Matt has said..

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Originally Posted by tha_jackal

Hmm, somehow I dont think thats (testing while racing) something Hodgson would be wanting to do, especially when he's trying to re-establish himself as a World SBK contender.. I think he'll just wait till 08, have to agree with what Matt has said..

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Yeah, I think he'll sit the year out unless a top fill-in ride comes along during the year. At least he has plenty of time to talk to teams in WSB and BSB to get everything sorted for next year. Then he can flop and remind everyone why he didn't get a ride this year! ;)

does anybody know where or what neil is doing? i can't seem to find out,rgds colin :o

Rocking chair on the porch ? Knitting a new sweater/jumper, last seen as a groupie at one of JT's concerts :laugh: Just kidding, last I heard was a rumour that he was going to ride for a Yamaha team, don't know what came of that though.

Making a new Bennets advert, feeling sorry for himself, counting the cash in the bank.