Vermeulen leaves Suzuki

[MadKaw]

Chris Vermeulen might be keen to keep his MotoGP place after splitting from Suzuki’s factory squad, but the Aussie has refused to rule out a dramatic return to World Superbikes in 2010.

Vermeulen’s departure from Suzuki will be made official during this weekend’s Indianapolis GP, as was first reported by MCN last week, with Vermeulen losing his GSV-R ride to Spaniard Alvaro Bautista.

The 27-year-old, who remains Suzuki’s only winner in the four-stroke premier class era, is currently locked in talks with Tech 3 Yamaha and LCR Honda about a new MotoGP deal.

But he’s also pondering a WSB return for the first time since 2005. Vermeulen confirmed his management had spoken to Yamaha about a WSB move should an R1 seat become available and he would also seriously consider a move back to the Ten Kate Honda squad.

Vermeulen won the World Supersport crown for Ten Kate and finished runner-up in World Superbikes and he told MCN: “"I would consider them. I had some great years there winning the World Supersport championship and then developing the Fireblade and then was second in World Superbikes and won a lot of races.

I really get on with a lot of guys there. They haven't had the success recently, since James (Toseland) really, so you have to look at why and what can be done."

On the option of a Yamaha WSB switch, he added: “Yamaha has shown that it has been fast this year even with Ben learning a lot of circuits this year so the team and bike are obviously very competitive so I would like to explore that if I go that way.

"I've been speaking to Yamaha more on the front of MotoGP but I believe the World Superbike option has been spoken about by my management."

[robracer]

If only we could see him on a Kawasaki Superbike

[red_dave]

It was only a matter of time.

With Marco and Marco on the Gresini Honda's, he's either going to have to punt Randy for his seat or jump on the Ascot Honda...

[Six Addict]

a tech 3 yamaha ride wouldnt be so bad.. i dont think toseland will keep his spot... lets hope he gets something good anyway!!!

[smithy5]

September Cycle torque hinted that Vermeulen might only have one oportunity left in MotoGP and that's if Kwaka change their mind and run a bike..........

[triway]

If only we could see him on a Kawasaki Superbike

Nah, he's looking for a competitive bike..........

[aardvark]

Just reading Mamola's blog and he is of the impression that the deal between Lorenzo and Ducati is done and dusted.

So, who to replace Lorenzo at Yamaha? Vermulen? Hayden? Will Casey race next year?

[Six Addict]

Fark!!! this is a seriously silly silly season!!! I hope stoner does come back!! But I also want to see Hayden and vermulen with rides...

[Zoidberg]

Lorenzo has officially signed for Yamaha according to superbikeplanet. The biggest piece of the puzzle done, a few little ones left to go.

[aardvark]

Lorenzo has officially signed for Yamaha according to superbikeplanet. The biggest piece of the puzzle done, a few little ones left to go.

Yep, being reported on all the news sites over the last hour.

[triway]

Toseland has to go imho, he's the weak link at Yamaha and CV would fit nicely into that spot.....

[Che]

Now he's on a better coloured motorcycle....

[ty]

Sweet - very nice picture