Just been on Motogp.com and i read the following . . .

"Nicky Hayden is excited to race in front of his fans as the only American rider on the grid in Texas, for his 200th MotoGP™ start.

The Grand Prix of Qatar saw some encouraging progress from the ASPAR Team although race night at Losail wasn’t the success they had hoped for. Nicky Hayden is looking purely at the future, however, and even though this is not one of the American’s favoured circuits he is looking forward to racing his new Honda in front of the home fans. *****The Aspar Team rider will have a new ally in Texas, as Power Electronics return to re-form the partnership that enjoyed such great success during 2012 and 2013.*****"

i thought there would have to be some movement as regards sponsors
before practice starts in 2 days or so!