Quote Originally Posted by tha_jackal
That was always going to be the choice. There was talk about him having a wildcard ride(s) at the start of the season (i.e Kawasaki running three bikes at some rounds.) If he does well this w.e, he'll replace Jacque next year, no question.
I don't think there's any chance of him racing a Kwak in MotoGP next year regardless of what he does this weekend (which wil be stuff all, though he may skittle a few). He was always going to be first choice replacement for Jacque though I reckon they would be better off with Akira Yanagawa.