This is an update to:
Kawasaki To Exit 2009 MotoGP Championship As Per Media Claims
Following the recent break down in talks by the 125 and 250cc team to run the 2008 Kawasaki bikes in 2009, Aspar are working with Dorna, the championship organiser, on a deal to maintain a Kawasaki presence in the series.
Though Kawasaki has yet to confirm their withdrawal, it is expected the manufacturer will announce its exit from MotoGP in the next week.
Martinez, said he is very interested in MotoGP and it is a project that was already in his plans is uncertain if it will happen, but he is willing to continue the discussions.
“For the last two days I’ve been on the phone with Dorna,” Aspar boss Jorge Martinez said. “They called me first.
“We are in contact - and talks to buy out the two Kawasakis have started.
“For my part there is the will to talk.”
Martinez indicated that John Hopkins, who along with Marco Melandri had signed a deal to ride with Kawasaki in 2009, would be welcome at the team should it come to fruition.
