Ranger
17th September 2007, 11:49
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/62505
De Angelis confirms Gresini deal
By Michele Lostia Monday, September 17th 2007, 09:20 GMT
Alex de Angelis has confirmed he will make the step up to MotoGP next year with the Honda Gresini team.
The San Marino rider, after four seasons of riding with Aprilia in the 250cc class, is reported to have signed a one-year contract with an option for a second year with the Honda satellite team.
De Angelis will take the place of Marco Melandri, who will move to the Marlboro Ducati outfit as announced last July in Laguna Seca.
"I'm really happy," de Angelis is quoted to have said on Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I welcome the move up to MotoGP with great enthusiasm, but also with the calmness of having made the best choice at the right time.
"I have a lot of belief in Fausto Gresini's team. These years they've demonstrated to be a top team with nothing to envy of the works outfits."
So that's the top 3 250cc riders of the past few years all stepping up. The times, they are a' changing. :p :
De Angelis confirms Gresini deal
By Michele Lostia Monday, September 17th 2007, 09:20 GMT
Alex de Angelis has confirmed he will make the step up to MotoGP next year with the Honda Gresini team.
The San Marino rider, after four seasons of riding with Aprilia in the 250cc class, is reported to have signed a one-year contract with an option for a second year with the Honda satellite team.
De Angelis will take the place of Marco Melandri, who will move to the Marlboro Ducati outfit as announced last July in Laguna Seca.
"I'm really happy," de Angelis is quoted to have said on Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I welcome the move up to MotoGP with great enthusiasm, but also with the calmness of having made the best choice at the right time.
"I have a lot of belief in Fausto Gresini's team. These years they've demonstrated to be a top team with nothing to envy of the works outfits."
So that's the top 3 250cc riders of the past few years all stepping up. The times, they are a' changing. :p :