        A press release, issued in French by Jean Christophe Ponsson, the owner of Gil Motosport Yamaha, confirms that the collaboration between Alstare and Christophe Ponsson - rider number 23 - has officially come to an end. This means that we won&rsquo;t see the historic yellow and blue colours at the Assen round. And we won&rsquo;t see the R1 either, because - as the release continues - the project will now undergo a reorganisation, Ponsson Senior very sorry about Francis Batta&rsquo;s ill health, with the Alstare manager in need of further treatment. The Belgian manager has been advised to rest by his doctors, and this means no travelling. Father Ponsson wishes him a swift recovery and promises to do all he can to be back in the paddock soon, probably in time for the sixth SBK round at Most. Translated by Heather Watson WorldSBK, Rea: &ldquo;Assen is a good track for me and the Ninja&rdquo;       

<p>The Belgian structure and French rider will not continue the season together with the Yamaha, which will be left in the hands of Gil Motosport, keen to return as soon as possible. Meanwhile Francis needs to rest up</p>

WorldSBK, Alstare and Ponsson split: no Assen for either of them

        The press release issued by team Alstare Yamaha unfortunately says it all - manager Francis Batta cannot travel to Donington Park for the fourth WorldSBK round. The Belgian boss is taking his doctor&rsquo;s advice and will rest and undergo further check-ups after undergoing surgeries on both his heart and his shoulder in recent months. Francis has previously attended the Arag&oacute;n, Estoril and Misano rounds, supporting the work of the mechanics and rider Christophe Ponsson. But he was taken ill on returning home from the latest Italian round. Fortunately he received immediate assistance and, once home, had the necessary medical check-ups. Batta&rsquo;s personal cardiologist advises total rest and a break from travelling, hence no UK round. Courageous heart  Batta&rsquo;s passion is rare. While motorsport is his life, his emotional side often wins out. Yes, Francis loves motorcycling and adores watching the action live. He&rsquo;s always done so and wants to continue. But it&rsquo;s better to hold off when it comes to Donington Park. The double coronary artery bypass surgery he underwent last November necessitates follow-up care. And so it&rsquo;s best to avoid taking any risks and rest up before planning any more trips. We hope he is soon back in the paddock and, in the meantime, the experienced Belgian will be cheering on the Alstare Yamaha team, a squad that he heads up, as he remains in close contact with the paddock. His heart will go where he cannot. The heart of a lion. Translated by Heather Watson WorldSBK, Donington "last chance&rdquo; for Scott Redding?       

<p>The Belgian manager has stayed at home in order to address some health issues. But his mind will be focused on the British round, in support of Alstare and Christophe Ponsson</p>

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WorldSBK, Alstare and Ponsson split: no Assen for either of them

WorldSBK, Francis Batta won’t be at Donington