Ward was convicted, charged of the offense & served his ban. Don't you think that is know a closed chapter ? Regarding wild cards, i would think Hampel should get one.The rest should be on merit. I attend a minimum of 5 GPs a year, i like to watch the best riders in the world, sadly we are not. I'd love to see Emil, Laguta, Kildemand in the GP. Take Wards 3 meetings back, have been remarkable. So IF Ward is still riding at the end of the season like he is know, i feel he should get a wild card on merit & nothing else!