Haslam parts company with Stiggy Honda
Added on Thursday, October 8th, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
Haslam parts company with Stiggy Honda
Leon Haslam will part company with the Stiggy Honda team at the end of the season as financial issues continue to raise concerns over the team’s ability to field a team in 2010.
Haslam has impressed this year with four podium finishes on the satellite Honda in his, and the team’s, debut WSB season but has confirmed that he will leave the team at the end of this year in order to pursue a contract elsewhere.
Stiggy Motorsport, who came into the championship this year after success in World Supersport, are reportedly facing financial problems that could see them drop out of the 2010 championship, prompting Haslam to seek a contract from elsewhere in the paddock.
“I think it’s fair to say that we started the year as complete underdogs and outsiders but I knew we had the potential with Johan’s team when I saw the guys he’d brought in for me,” said Haslam.
“My crew and the rest of the guys have done an excellent job and the results confirm their ability as a team. I want to thank Stiggy for this opportunity, for believing in me and getting me back in the top level of racing again. I hope Stiggy manages to regroup quickly as the team is still young and clearly has huge potential.”
“After the S2 Racing financial issues and complications it was clear that we had to address the future alone,” said team manager Johan Stigefelt. “Our plans involved Leon but we are not fully in a position to commit for 2010 at this stage therefore its better for Leon to pursue his career elsewhere.
“Overall, with Leon, it has been a great year. We didn’t know each other too well at the start but the experience has been thoroughly enjoyable and I hope we can work together again one day.”
