Niccolò Mannini is the latest rider to leave Maddii Racing in a shock split close to the start of the EMX250 season.
The announcement comes hot on the heels of former factory KTM rider, Marc-Antoine Rossi, having just joined the team this year, announcing his retirement after pre-season results did not match his potential following some tough injuries over the last two years.
Mannini, who finished fourth in EMX125 last year on a TM will now be urgently seeking a ride elsewhere for the EMX250 series. Elias Escandel and Nicolo Alvisi will be the duo representing the team in EMX250 this season.
French talent, Maxime Grau, remains with the team as Rossi’s replacement.
The official statement said:
Team Honda Maddii ABF Italia officially announces the end of its collaboration with Niccolò Mannini.
The decision to go their separate ways was made by mutual agreement, as their respective sporting programs for the rest of the season were no longer fully compatible.
The team would like to thank Niccolò for his commitment during their collaboration and wishes him all the best for the rest of his career and his upcoming sporting challenges.
