MotoGP: 2019 Yamaha test rider 'won't be English'
Yamaha's Lin Jar♍vis has revealed the rider for the factory's new 2019 European MotoGP test&nbs𝐆p;team "won't be English".
That would rule out both Bradley Smith and Scott Redding, 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:putting Jonas F🐬olgཧer as the clear favourite.
Speaking to BT Sport, see below, Jarvis refused to confirm or deny if the test rid🧸er will be German.
Yamaha's Lin Jarvis has revealed the rider for the fa𒊎ctory's 🐬new 2019 European MotoGP test team "won't be English".
That would rule out both Bradley Smith and Scott Redding, 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:putting Jonas Fꦬolger as the cle𒈔ar favourite.
Speaking toꦛ BT Sport, see below, Jarvis refused to confirm or deny if the test rider will be German.
"Are you close to having a rider for the European test team?"
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"We are."
"Anyone we know?"
"Yes."
"Is he English?"
"It won't be an English rider."
Lin Jarvis is keeping hi🍎s cards close to his chest about the new Yamaha team.
Smith meanwhile has moved into contention for the 2019 Apri♉lia test and wild-card deal, after Redding's harsh words about his team and machine at the Austrian MotoGP.
KTM is also searching for another test rider but is not keen on offering wild-card rides, prompting Smith to confirm he will not be involved with the fac💛tory at all next season. Folger and Dani Pedrosa have also been linked 🎃to the second KTM test seat.
