Melandri Leaves MotoGP 2011

Marco Melandri finally confirmed that he will join with Yamaha on the World Superbike Championship for next season. It means that the rumors was denied. Melandri has been a full time grand prix rider since 1998 in the 125cc class and has taken a total of 22 GP wins - 5 in MotoGP, 10 in 250cc and 7 in 125cc. The Italian won the 250cc world championship in 2002 and moved to MotoGP with a factory