Haslam released from Team Alstare

From Team Alstare

Team Alstare has announced that Leon Haslam has been released from the two-year contract with the Team Alstare World Superbike squad.

For the past six weeks Team Alstare has been waiting for an answer from its principal partner regarding the situation for the future of the team. Last week, after team owner Francis Batta's visit to Japan, the team was assured that an answer would be given before the race in Imola (Sept. 23). Team Alstare received no news.

Francis and Patricia Batta have been in contact with Haslam's advisors for the past few weeks and were informed that he had received some proposals from manufacturers.

It is therefore in total agreement between the parties that Haslam was authorized to deal with another manufacturer in order for him not to lose an opportunity to further his future career.

“This year has been incredible, my best," Haslam said. "I’m disappointed not to fulfill my World Superbike title aspirations with Team Alstare, as we planned one year ago. However, I am extremely grateful that they afforded me the opportunity in 2010 and then, graciously, have allowed me to depart in this courteous and gentlemanly manner.”

Team Alstare, Francis, Patricia and all the staff want to thank Leon and his family for the fabulous season he achieved.

Haslam will be released from his obligations with Team Alstare on Sunday night after the last race in Magny-Cours (Oct. 3) in order for him to test with his new team.