Tech 3 Yamaha duo Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro are both facing a critical season for their respective futures in MotoGP, warns team boss Herve Poncharal. With uncertainty surrounding the factory Yamaha team’s line-up in 2017 – Valentino Rossi must decide if he wishes to continue racing, while Jorge Lorenzo is also out of contract – both Smith and Espargaro have the chance to secure a works ride with the Japanese manufacturer. As such, Poncharal says his riders must show they are able to deliver the kind of form that would be expected from a factory rider, warning that the safety net of a Tech 3 ride can’t last forever. "2016 is a key year for Bradley and Pol,"...
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