Sofuoglu leaves MV Agusta midseason, Bendsneyder will replace him
10/04/2024 08:12 AM
With Bahattin Sofuoglu deciding to leave MV Agusta with two rounds to go Bo Bendsneyder has been drafted in to replace the Turkish rider.
Bahattin Sofuoglu has decided to leave the MV Agusta Reparto Corse squad with two rounds remaining of the 2024 season.
Sofuoglu first debuted with the team in 2022, nearly completing three seasons with the Italian team. In this time Sofuoglu won one race for MV Agusta at Catalunya in 2023.
The 2024 season has been a difficult campaign for MV Agusta in general. These difficulties have caused Sofuoglu to part ways with the team earlier than expected.
'I am very happy to have him in our team for next year' - Andrea Quadranti
For the final two rounds of the 2024 season, the Turkish rider will be replaced by Bo Bendsneyder. The Dutchman left the Preicanos Team in Moto2 and has found a new home for the end of the season.
Discussing his move into WorldSSP for the end of the season, Bendsneyder said: "I am very happy to begin this new adventure with MV Agusta Reparto Corse. I thank Andrea for the trust and for giving me the opportunity to race in these two races. I am ready and very motivated, I can't wait to start working with the team, to give my best already at Estoril and Jerez."
Andrea Quadranti, Team Principal, took a longer-term approach to Bendsneyder coming in for two rounds, saying: "I welcome Bo to the MV Agusta RC team. I am very happy to have him in our team for next year. The next two races will be a sort of dress rehearsal in view of the winter preparation. I thank Bahattin for the work he's done in these three years with us. We have shared so many exciting moments and I wish him all the best for his future."
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