Isle of Man resident Andrew Pitt is without a ride for next season's World Superbike Championship.
He has been replaced in the Yamaha Motor Italia team by former two-time title holder Troy Corser. The Australian will ride with Noriyuki Haga next year.
With the 2006 campaign now finished after Sunday's final round at Magny Cours, France - Pitt finished in fifth place in the overall standings, after a win and several podium places during the season.
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