MotoGP - Australian Grand Prix - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Australia - October 28, 2018 Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista during the race REUTERS/Brandon Malone 

MotoGP - Australian Grand Prix - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Australia - October 28, 2018 Movistar Yamaha MotoGP's Valentino Rossi, Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista and Ducati Team's Andrea Dovizioso during the race REUTERS/Brandon Malone 

MotoGP - Australian Grand Prix - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Australia - October 27, 2018 Team SUZUKI ECSTAR's Andrea Iannone and Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista during qualifying REUTERS/Brandon Malone 

MotoGP - Australian Grand Prix - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Phillip Island, Australia - October 27, 2018 Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista and Angel Nieto Team's Karel Abraham during qualifying REUTERS/Brandon Malone 

MotoGP - Japanese Grand Prix - Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi, Japan - October 20, 2018 Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista during qualifying REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

MotoGP - Japanese Grand Prix - Twin Ring Motegi circuit, Motegi, Japan - October 18, 2018 Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista rides a mini electric bike at a fan event. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

MotoGP - Japanese Grand Prix - Twin Ring Motegi circuit, Motegi, Japan - October 18, 2018 Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista (front) and other MotoGP riders ride mini electric bikes at a fan event. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

MotoGP - Japanese Grand Prix - Twin Ring Motegi circuit, Motegi, Japan - October 18, 2018 Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista rides a mini electric bike with a boy at a fan event. REUTERS/Toru Hanai 

MotoGP - Thailand Grand Prix - Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand - October 6, 2018 Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista during MotoGP qualifying REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun 

MotoGP - Grand Prix of Catalunya - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 16, 2018 Angel Nieto Team's Alvaro Bautista during motogp free practice REUTERS/Jon Nazca 

Motorcycling - MotoGP - French Grand Prix - Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans, France - May 19, 2018 Ducati's Alvaro Bautista during practice REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes 

Aprilia MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain (R) steers his bike out of the gravel trap as Honda MotoGP rider Jack Miller crashes in the background during the MotoGP race at the TT Assen Grand Prix at Assen, the Netherlands June 27, 2015. REUTERS/Michael Kooren 

Yamaha Forward MotoGP rider Stefan Bradl (front) of Germany rides ahead Aprilia's Alvaro Bautista of Spain as Yamaha Forward rider Loris Baz of France falls during the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez de la Frontera, southern Spain, May 3, 2015. Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo savoured his first MotoGP victory of the season on Sunday with a pole-to-flag victory in his home Spanish Grand Prix ahead of reigning world champion Marc Marquez. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo

Aprilia MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista (R, bottom) of Spain and Yamaha MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of Spain ride their motorcycles during a free practice session at Argentina's MotoGP Grand Prix at the Termas de Rio Hondo International circuit in Termas de Rio Hondo, April 18, 2015. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci 

Yamaha MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo (R) of Spain and Aprilia MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain ride their motorcycles during a free practice session at Argentina's MotoGP Grand Prix at the Termas de Rio Hondo International circuit in Termas de Rio Hondo, April 18, 2015. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci 

Aprilia MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides during a free practice session at Argentina's MotoGP Grand Prix at the Termas de Rio Hondo International circuit in Termas de Rio Hondo, April 17, 2015. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain takes a curve during the first free practice session of the Italian Grand Prix in Mugello circuit in central Italy May 30, 2014. REUTERS/Max Rossi (ITALY - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides during the French Grand Prix in Le Mans circuit, May 18, 2014. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Race winner Honda MotoGP rider Marc Marquez of Spain (C), second-placed Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy (L), and third-placed Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain spray champagne on podium after the French Grand Prix in Le Mans circuit, May 18, 2014. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides during the French Grand Prix in Le Mans circuit, May 18, 2014. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Winner Honda MotoGP rider Marc Marquez of Spain (C), second-placed Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy (L), and third-placed Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain pose on the podium after the French Grand Prix at the Le Mans circuit May 18, 2014. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Winner Honda MotoGP rider Marc Marquez of Spain (C), second-placed Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy (L), and third-placed Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain spray champagne on the podium after the French Grand Prix at the Le Mans circuit May 18, 2014. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Go&Fun Honda Gresini MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain races during a free practice session at the MotoGP World Championship at the Losail International circuit in Doha March 22, 2014. REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous (QATAR - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Go&Fun Honda Gresini MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides his bike during a free practice session at the MotoGP World Championship at the Losail International circuit in Doha March 21, 2014. REUTERS/Fadi Al-Assaad (QATAR - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain performs a wheelie as he crosses the finish line during the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, north of Tokyo October 27, 2013. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda Motogp rider Dani Pedrosa of Spain (26) leads Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi of Italy (46) and Honda rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain during the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, at Phillip Island Circuit October 20, 2013. REUTERS/Brandon Malone (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides during the fourth free practice session ahead of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, at Phillip Island Circuit October 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brandon Malone (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides during the third free practice session ahead of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, at Phillip Island Circuit October 19, 2013. REUTERS/Brandon Malone (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda Gresini MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides during the second free practice session of the Australian Grand Prix, at Phillip Island Circuit October 18, 2013. REUTERS/Brandon Malone (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides during the third free practice ahead of the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Sepang circuit outside Kuala Lumpur October 12, 2013. REUTERS/Samsul Said (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain takes a curve during the third free practice ahead of the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Sepang circuit outside Kuala Lumpur October 12, 2013. REUTERS/Samsul Said (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain speeds up the hill during the classification for the Czech Grand Prix in Brno, August 24, 2013. Bautista marked the second pole position for the Sunday race. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain speeds on his motorcycle during second free practice at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno August 23, 2013. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain talks while sitting in his team garage during qualifications for the Indianapolis Grand Prix in Indianapolis August 17, 2013. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain leans into a turn during practice for the Indianapolis Grand Prix in Indianapolis August 17, 2013. REUTERS/Brent Smith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain takes a curve during the second practice session of the Catalunya Grand Prix in Montmelo circuit near Barcelona June 14, 2013. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Gresini Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain is seen in his garage during the first free practice session of the French Grand Prix in Le Mans circuit, central France May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain (R) and Ducati MotoGP rider Ben Spies of the U.S. participate in a free practice for the Qatar Grand Prix at Losail International Circuit in Doha April 4, 2013. REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous (QATAR - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Yamaha MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso (R) of Italy rides ahead of Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain during the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island October 28, 2012. REUTERS/Brandon Malone (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Ducati MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi (R) of Italy rides ahead of Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain during a free practice session ahead of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island October 27, 2012. REUTERS/Brandon Malone (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides during a free practice session ahead of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island October 27, 2012. REUTERS/Brandon Malone (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain takes a corner during the free practice session ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang October 20, 2012. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of (R) Spain talks to his mechanics during a free practice session ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang October 19, 2012. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain prepares for a free practice session ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang October 19, 2012. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides during the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, north of Tokyo October 14, 2012. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain celebrates his third place on the podium after the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, north of Tokyo October 14, 2012. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain celebrates his third place after the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi, north of Tokyo October 14, 2012. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain sits inside his box during first free practice at the Aragon Grand Prix at Motorland race track in Alcaniz, near Zaragoza, September 28, 2012. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

(L-R) Ducati MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy, Honda MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa of Spain, Yamaha MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of Spain, Yamaha MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow of Britain and Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain pose after the news conference at the Aragon Grand Prix at Motorland race track in Alcaniz, near Zaragoza, September 27, 2012. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Second-placed Ducati GP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy (L), is sprayed by race winner Yamaha GP driver Jorge Lorenzo of Spain (R top) and third-placed Honda GP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain (R bottom) on the podium after the San Marino motorcycling Grand Prix at the Misano circuit September 16, 2012. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ITALY - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain leads Honda MotoGP rider Stefan Bradll of Germany and Yamaha MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso of Italy on his way to placing third in the San Marino motorcycling Grand Prix at the Misano circuit September 16, 2012. REUTERS/Max Rossi (ITALY - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain celebrates on the podium after placing third in the San Marino motorcycling Grand Prix at the Misano circuit September 16, 2012. REUTERS/Max Rossi (ITALY - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Ducati MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi of Italy (L), who placed second, and Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain (R) who placed third, spray champagne at each other on the podium at the end of the San Marino motorcycling Grand Prix at the Misano circuit September 16, 2012.
REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ITALY - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Hond MotoGp rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain rides ahead of Ducati rider Valentino Rossi of Italy during the Czech Grand Prix in Brno August 26, 2012. REUTERS/Petr Josek (CZECH REPUBLIC - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT)

Alvaro Bautista of Spain turns into the corkscrew section of Laguna Raceway during a practice session for the U.S. Grand Prix Moto GP world championship motorcycle race in Monterey, California July 28, 2012. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

San Carlo Honda Gresini MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista (L) of Spain crashes into Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo (R, back) of Spain as Repsol Honda Team MotoGP rider Casey Stoner (C) of Australia passes during the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen June 30, 2012. REUTERS/Patrick Post (NETHERLANDS - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

San Carlo Honda Gresini MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista (L) of Spain crashes into Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo (R, back) of Spain as Repsol Honda Team MotoGP rider Casey Stoner (C) of Australia passes during the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen June 30, 2012. REUTERS/Patrick Post (NETHERLANDS - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain races during the qualifying practice of the MotoGP Grand Prix in Assen June 29, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Kooren (NETHERLANDS - Tags: SPORT MOTOR RACING) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain places his protective padding under his race suit before the qualifying practice of the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen June 29, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Kooren (NETHERLANDSSPORT MOTOR RACING - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT) 

Honda MotoGP rider Alvaro Bautista of Spain races during qualifying for the British motorcycling Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, central England, June 16, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT)