Chris Vermeulen is another of those 4 or 5 riders who are still looking and fighting to keep a MotoGP ride in 2010, after Suzuki prefered signing up rookie Alvaro Bautista, one of Spain’s most loved riders and keep veteran Loris Capirossi.

Vermeulen has already stated that a satellite bike is his only true option to remain in the series, but with so few bikes on the grid and over abundance of talented but out of a job riders offering their services, team managers can now have their pick at sell out prices.

Rumors have it that the Aussie has even offered to ride for free in Herve Poncharal’s Yamaha Tech 3 team, but Poncharal has riders lining up outside the back door of his garage that will not only ride for free, they’re even willing to bring to bring in their own money.

Talking to the Brisbane Times, Vermeulen has this to say:

“I am disappointed that Suzuki has decided not to renew my contract for next season, but I am absolutely committed to continuing my career in the top flight of motorcycle racing. MotoGP has been my life for the past four years and I still have unfinished business here.”

“I am a fighter and I know that with the right technical package I am capable of battling with and beating the best in this sport”.

“The Le Mans win has been the highlight of my career so far and it will always remain a special feeling to have taken what is Suzuki’s only four-stroke victory to date, but this year has not been an easy season for me, although I have scored points in every race and chasing the top six in the championship.”

“My motivation is firmly intact and the fact that I am looking for a new team for the 2010 season only reinforces that.”

“I am confident that I can carry the momentum from Sunday’s race at Indianapolis into Misano which is a shorter track that helps the Suzuki and I have had good results there. “If I can challenge for the top five again at Misano that would be the icing on the cake. Suzuki have made some improvements to the bike but the reality is we are in another race when it comes to the top speed of the Hondas, Yamahas and Ducatis.”

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