Team Martin Honda and American rider Ryan Mills have amicably decided to go there own ways after Mills struggled with an early season injury that has seen his chances of a World MX2 championship all but vanish.
Mills had a difficult start to the season when he suffered an injury to his right wrist in Mantova on February 10th during Mantova Starcross practice sessions. A further fall during a test in Jesolo right before Benelux GP, saw him unable to recover to a condition where he could be competitive in MX 2 class. The decision was taken by mutual consent with his manager James Dobb from WMG Management and team owner Paolo Martin.
"I've spoken with Ryan Mills and with James Dobb, we decided to part company, after Ryan's difficulty to fight successfully because of injuries and an understandable struggle to adapt to the European way of life. We thank him for his commitment and his attachment to our Team and we hope he will restart his career in America in the best way. As for us, we are looking for a professional rider who will replace him in the best way," Martin said in a team press release.
Mills said, "I've decided to return home to America by mutual consent with my manager James Dobb and with Paolo Martin. Unfortunately, some injuries and a very different race system compared with the American race system have compromised my possibility to take part to the World Championship efficaciously. I would like to thank Paolo Martin and the Team for having placed a perfect bike, professional mechanics and a great organization at my disposal. I wish them all the best for the rest of the season."
