Debuting this weekend at
The new stepping stone for future MotoGP stars, Moto2 was designed to cut costs. All teams use spec Honda CBR600RR engines and Dunlop tires, but can do whatever they want with the chassis and suspension; there are currently 14 chassis providers.
And when costs are low, grids are high. The field for the opening race at Losail International Circuit features 40 riders.
Competition should be fierce and tight, and many fans will naturally gravitate towards the seven riders with MotoGP experience, including Toni Elias (Team Gresini), Anthony West (MZ Racing), Gabor Talmacsi (Fimmco Speed), Roberto Rolfo (Italtrans STR), Yuki Takahashi (Tech 3 Racing), Alex de Angelis and Niccolo Canepa (RSM Team Scot).
Elias, expected to be popular in the series, may not race due to recent surgery for injuries sustained while testing; the team is expected to make their decision before the April 11th season opener in
Teams and Riders
Aeroport de Castello – Ajo
Alex Debon
Blusens-STX
Yonny Hernandez
Mashel Al Naimi
Karel Abraham
Caretta Technology Race Dept
Alex Baldolini
Fimmco Speed Up
Gabor Talmacsi
Andrea Iannone
Forward Racing
Jules Cluzel
Claudio Corti
Gresini Racing Moto2
Toni Elias
Vladimir Ivanov
Fonsi Nieto
Yannick Guerra
Interwetten Moriwaki Moto2
Thomas Luthi
Italtrans S.T.R.
Robertino Pietri
Roberto Rolfo
Jack & Jones by A.Banderas
Joan Olive
Kenny Noyes
JIR Moto2
Simone Corsi
Mattia Pasini
Mapfre Aspar Team
Julian Simon
Mike Di Meglio
Maquinza-SAG Team
Bernat Martinez
Marc VDS Racing Team
Scott Redding
Hector Faubel
Matteoni CP Racing
Lukas Pesek
MZ Racing Team
Anthony West
Racing Team
Arne Tode
RSM Team Scot
Alex De Angelis
Niccolo Canepa
Tech 3 Racing
Raffaele De Rosa
Yuki Takahashi
Technomag-CIP
Shoya Tomizawa
Dominique Aegerter
Sergio Gadea
Axel Pons
Thai Honda PTT Singha SAG
Ratthapark Wilairot
Vector Kiefer Racing
Vladimir Leonov
Viessmann Kiefer Racing
Stefan Bradl
WTR
Valentin Debise
