SUSPENDED star Darcy Ward will not start the 2015 season but may return during the year, according to the Twitter feed of the Poole Pirates asset.

The Aussie charger is currently awaiting a verdict from Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme over his failed alcohol test at the Latvian Grand Prix in August.

A tweet sent from Ward’s Twitter account read: “Darcy ward will not start the season but may be back through the year. Your support has been unbelievable. I thank you guys so much.”

Ward attended an International Disciplinary Court hearing on January 30, the outcome of which is yet to be revealed.