Pol Espargaro Leave Yamaha, This Official Announcement

Barcelona, MotoGP M1--Yamaha Motor Racing officially announced that one of the best riders, Pol Espargaro will no longer defend the Yamaha satellite team, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 MotoGP start in 2017.

Pol will proceed to a KTM next season following a teammate, Smith.

Here's the official statement from Yamaha Motor Racing:

"Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. provides great appreciation over the contribution of Pol on the success of Yamaha racing in the world for the past 2.5 years and wish the best for Pol to his future.
Yamaha and Yamaha Monster Tech 3 will continue its efforts to put an end to this season alongside Pol with the best support, and looking forward to sharing many more unforgettable moments in the 12 remaining in MotoGP series 2016.
Substitute for Pol Espargaro at Monster Yamaha Tech 3 2017 will be announced in the near future. "

Yamaha satellite team leaving pol because he wanted to be on the team, and apparently the manufacturer KTM provides an opportunity to the Pol.

Pol also again be teammates with Bradley Smith who is already first tied the KTM. (DF/vK)