Bradley Smith has confirmed he is looking at test rider roles with Aprilia and Yamaha for 2019, after failing to secure a MotoGP race seat for next season. The British rider, who has been a mainstay on the premier class grid since 2013, has not been retained by KTM for 2019 following a mixed run of form in his aboard the RC16, with Johann Zarco taking his place at the Austrian marque alongside Pol Espargaro. Smith had hoped to take up residence at the SIC Petronas Yamaha team, but lost out to Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo.  The Briton has now turned his attention to securing a test role with Aprilia and Yamaha, and wants five wildcard appearances. With Yamaha limited to three...
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