Atcho has been let go by the A & R Racing Spanish Moto2 team.

Australian Mark Aitchison has had his plans to enter the Moto2 World Championship next season derailed after it was recently revealed that he has been let go by the Spanish-based A & R Racing Team.

The World Supersport podium finisher had planned on contesting the domestic series in Spain with A&R for this season before hoping to join the world series next, however the team’s plans have now changed after Aitchison scored a seventh place at the season opener.

“To say that I am completely stunned and shocked by the decision the managers of the A & R Racing Team have made to go their separate way, ending our working relationship, is a huge understatement,” he commented.

“Unfortunately during our first race weekend, we did have some unforeseen circumstances that prevented us from making a better result, but in the end I know I didn’t make any mistakes and I gave 110 percent effort toward the project.

“It seems other political factors have contributed to their decision and for this reason I am very saddened by the situation. I wish to say thank you to all the technical personnel involved in the project, my personal sponsors, family and friends who have been very supportive during this time.

“Now all I can do is move on, refocus and find another opportunity on a competitive bike and team, [so I] produce the results that I know I am capable of.”

Aitchison’s future remains uncertain at this point, another crushing blow in what has been a promising international career in recent seasons.