BRADLEY Smith has postponed his wildcard appearance for Dorset team Spirit Moto Corsa due to “personal reasons”.

Former Moto GP star Smith, 30, spent eight seasons in the world’s highest level of motorcycling, racking up 119 races and two podiums.

Smith now has his own motorcycling team in Spanish Superbikes with his Project 109.

The British rider had agreed to ride for Shaftesbury team Spirit at Snetterton this weekend and tested for the Dorset giants this week.

However, Smith will now delay his appearance with the GP2 squad.

“Unfortunately, Bradley Smith has had to postpone his wildcard appearance for the team and will instead participate at another round this season,” a Spirit statement read.

“This morning we were informed that he is unable to ride this weekend at Snetterton for personal reasons.

“The team is disappointed by the news having had a successful test at the circuit on Tuesday, where he made good progress on the bike setup.

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“Bradley was impressed by both the bike and team and his feedback has helped develop the Spirit SP2 further ahead of this weekend.

“We look forward to seeing him on the bike again soon.”

Spirit will instead continue with GP2 champion Mason Law and teammate Jamie Perrin at Snetterton.

Law currently sits second in the standings, with Perrin in seventh.