Strijbos thanks Suzuki for supporting him over the years

Kevin Strijbos will move to a new GP team in 2018 and has taken to Instagram to thank Suzuki for their support over the years.

Former team manager and Suzuki lifer, Sylvain Geboers, got a special mention, with Kevin saying: “He always believed in me in good and bad days and learnt a lot from him. The door was always open and i could talk to him about everything.”

But current team boss Stefan Everts does not get mentioned by name.

You can read Kevin’s statement in full below:

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Thats a wrap for this year. Wanna thanks the whole @suzukiworldmxgp for there work and dedication and all of there sponsors. Also fans and friends for there support. A few special thanks to my mechanic @factorydave for his work the last years! He was always there for me and stayed positive untill the end. I can call him a true friend! My girlfriend @yentlhaazen22ks for taking care of me and our son Jayden. You are incredible, love you! Then @suzukicycles for all those nice years we had. 10years factory suzuki rider. And then last but sure not least Sylvain Geboers! He always believed in me in good and bad days and learnt a lot from him. The door was always open and i could talk to him about everything. Can’t thank him enough for his support. This man has a golden/yellow hart! #suzuki

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