Replacing Joe Roberts in the American Racing team in Moto2, when the latter was injured at the end of the season, we can say that Jorge Navarro left his mark. Author of three memorable weekends of competition, the Spaniard was able to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase his skills. A performance which seems to have appealed to one team in particular, since Navarro will be back in the intermediate class in 2025, with a starting driver's cap.
The Klint Forward Factory team has just announced the signing of Jorge Navarro. The Spaniard will complete the team's Moto2 line-up, alongside Alex Escrig. An important signing for the future history of the team, which makes it clear that this is an important multi-year contract.
Three years after his last season as a starting driver in the world championship, the Iberian will therefore be back in the intermediate class. If the Grands Prix in which he took part at the start of the season amazed the paddock, it must be said that the three stints he made to replace Joe Roberts at the end of the season greatly motivated this candidacy.
In Thailand, the No. 9 started slowly, with a finish in the top-15. However, it was in Malaysia that the latter impressed the most. On Saturday, Jorge Navarro took pole position in the Grand Prix, five years after his last one in the championship. The next day, he did everything to defend the latter, but ultimately finished the race in second place, behind Celestino Vietti.
After this feat, there is no doubt that some teams began to be interested in the latter. After two seasons in the Supersport world championship, he will therefore resume his role as starting driver in Moto2.
“We are delighted to welcome Jorge as a full-time driver to our family after his participation in some races last season,
confide the sports director of the structure, Simone Corsi and the CEO of the Klint Forward Factory team, Martina Cuzari. His experience and speed will be important for the development of our project. We are convinced that together we can grow and achieve important goals. »
This challenge fully motivates the main interested party, who is now setting more ambitious goals in Moto2.
“I am very happy with this opportunity: I accepted the challenge because I believe in this project and I am convinced that with my experience and my speed we will put our motorcycles in the positions that matter. I can't wait to start work and the season. I would like to thank Forward and our title sponsor KLINT for the trust they have placed in me. I will do my best. »
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