MotoGP bosses have sent out an appeal for a team to complete the 2017 grid.

Currently there are 21 entries in the MotoGP class. KTM has contractually committed to supplying two further entries in 2017 making the anticipated number 23.

The target entry for this class from 2017 is 24. Accordingly, it has been decided to invite expressions of interest from teams who might wish to be considered to take the available place in the MotoGP class.

Any team wishing to be considered for this opportunity should, in the first instance, contact IRTA via Mike Trimby on irtauk@aol.com with a concise summary of the team history and credentials.

The deadline for submitting such expressions of interest is Friday, April 29.