Randy De Puniet will be riding a CRT machine in 2012 for the Aspar team. De Puniet will join Aleix Espargaro on two Aprilia powered bikes to compete in the MotoGP class next season.
"I am delighted to return to the Aspar Team, a team I raced with in 2005 in 250cc," De Puniet said. "I have very fond memories of that time. Together we will embark on a new challenge, CRT. I realize that this team is very competitive and will fight for the best material. I have been able to train with them and the conclusions have been optimal. CRT is the future of MotoGP and I think there will be a lot of work ahead, but a very rewarding work. The goal for the next season will be to adapt as quickly as possible to the prototype, and gradually catch the front runners."
Espargaro also recognizes the challenges of riding a CRT in 2012, but he is confident that he can be competitive with the Aspar Team.
"I am convinced that the year will go very well and I'll get great results for the Aspar Team," Espargaro said. "CRT is a completely new class, and we will initially have a lot of work, but I have chosen the Aspar Team is because I know it is a team that will face the new category very seriously. They are very professional and certainly developed a great bike. I am delighted with this new project."
Jorge "Aspar" Martínez added:
"We are convinced that this challenge will be very successful, both with the riders and the engines, which will be supplied by Aprilia. We wanted to work with the brand in this new project because of our good working relationship and for their proven capabilities in smaller categories. Our goal this year is to be the best CRT and prepare to go a step further in 2013."
