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TNT Sports pundit Michael Laverty believes the decision taken by American Racing to dismiss Rory Skinner was not ‘mutual’.
Rory Skinner, who had signed a two-year deal in Moto2, has been released by the American team before completing his contract. Despite showing talent, particularly in British Superbike, it is a surprising decision given the circumstances. The American Racing Team had already dismissed Sean Dylan Kelly earlier in the season, making Skinner’s dismissal less unexpected. Eugene Laverty expressed his opinion, stating that the decision has not been received well on social media, particularly among British fans. Laverty acknowledges that there are various factors at play, including contract clauses, performance expectations, and the team’s perspective with Marcos Ramirez delivering podium results. A potential lifeline for Skinner in the Moto2 European Championship and some wildcard opportunities in GPs are being discussed, but the decision of whether to return to Superbikes remains uncertain at this point.
