Ten Kate Honda has officially confirmed that Max Neukirchner, former Alstare Suzuki rider will be joining their team alongside Jonathan Rea.
Max Neukirchner was axed/dumped/let go two weeks ago by Alstare Suzuki due to lingering doubts on his health, but according to the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda press release the German rider was given a clean bill of health by specialists, including a member of the FIM’s Medical Commission, stating that this season’s injuries (Monza and Imola test) represent no barrier to his immediate return to racing.
Neukirchner is expected to take part in the post season test at Portimao October 27-28 on the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade.
The Hannspree Ten Kate team who has decided to down sized their 2010 World Superbike rider line-up from three to two, leaves both Carlos Checa and Ryuichi Kiyonari without rides for next season.