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Stefan Bradl set to leave MotoGP for WSBK
Bradl will join Nicky Hayden as the second rider at Ten Kate Honda
It has just been confirmed that Stefan Bradl will leave Aprilia's MotoGP team to head to Ten Kate Honda in the WSBK championship from next year. Aprilia had earlier signed on Aleix Espargaro to join Alvaro Bautista as its second rider. Bradl has been racing with Gresini Racing (first as LCR Honda and then as Aprilia) since 2012 in the premier class. Before that he was also the 2011 Moto2 champion.
"I’m really happy to join the Honda WorldSBK Team...
First Published:Aug 03, 2016, 08:30:16 IST
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