Anyone who has downloaded any recent Supersport action will know who Anthony West is. He has some serious talent, and could be another twist in the 2007 MotoGP saga. Might be worth a few dollars for a podium at the British, especially if/when it's wet... Go Westy!!
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Australian Anthony West has announced his switch to MotoGP after Yamaha allowed him to buy out his contract to race for them in the world Supersport series.
The 250cc grand prix race winner tested for Kawasaki in Barcelona last week and has been tipped to replace injured Frenchman Olivier Jacque for the remainder of the MotoGP season.
Confirmation was expected at the British Grand Prix at Donington Park on Thursday, before the first practice session on Friday.
"I feel I've got my career back on track," West, 25, said in a Yamaha statement, without naming his new employers.
"To leave Yamaha now is sad but it's such a great chance for me to follow my dream to go to MotoGP.
"The financial compensation I've got to pay is severe but I've got the chance to show what I can do on a MotoGP bike and I hope it's worth it."
West last competed in the top category in 2001, when he rode a privately-entered 500cc Honda.
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Australian Anthony West has announced his switch to MotoGP after Yamaha allowed him to buy out his contract to race for them in the world Supersport series.
The 250cc grand prix race winner tested for Kawasaki in Barcelona last week and has been tipped to replace injured Frenchman Olivier Jacque for the remainder of the MotoGP season.
Confirmation was expected at the British Grand Prix at Donington Park on Thursday, before the first practice session on Friday.
"I feel I've got my career back on track," West, 25, said in a Yamaha statement, without naming his new employers.
"To leave Yamaha now is sad but it's such a great chance for me to follow my dream to go to MotoGP.
"The financial compensation I've got to pay is severe but I've got the chance to show what I can do on a MotoGP bike and I hope it's worth it."
West last competed in the top category in 2001, when he rode a privately-entered 500cc Honda.