Melanie Sykes leaves BT Sport's MotoGP team

MELANIE Sykes is no longer part of BT Sports' MotoGP presenting team, the channel has announced. 

Craig Doyle, who presents rugby as well as MotoGP Tonight, will become more involved in live race coverage to fill in.

Sykes joined BT Sports' MotoGP team in February this year.

A statement from the channel said: 'We regret to say that Mel Sykes will no longer be a part of the presenting team on MotoGP for BT Sport.

'BT Sport’s approach is to operate a team of presenters and experts who work across both live and magazine programmes.

'Mel has other broadcasting commitments which prevent her from being able to do this and as a result working across BT Sport MotoGP programming is no longer viable. We wish Mel all the best in the future.

'We have a fantastic team of presenters and experts working across MotoGP. As the rugby season comes to an end, Craig Doyle will present more live MotoGP.'