Posts tagged Jerez
Mapfre Aspar quit RSV and will field Suter prototypes immediately
May 11th
Jorge Aspar Martinez has taken the dramatic decision to scrap his Moto2 project with the Italian chassis supplier RSV, switching instead to the Swiss made Suter MMX. It is an immediate decision and the two Suter prototype 600’s are in transit from Switzerland to Spain as of this moment. Taking advantage of the two weekend break between Jerez and Le Mans, the Spanish team hopes be prepared to run the new Suter chassis in France, with Friday practice beginning May 21. Martinez’ choice to ditch the RSV chassis for the Suter is no doubt quite costly, as he has to More >
125cc testing notes
Mar 10th
Red Bull Ajo Derbi's Marc Marquez, quickest over the three day test in Jerez
The past couple days have seen us reflect on another 125cc test in Spain. Once again, there was not a lot to report on as the weather played havoc to all three days, like it did in Valencia and to a host of private testing throughout the winter. The 125cc class looks like it is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in years, with four riders all trying to fill three podium spots the entire season while vying for the title. Three feisty More >
Aspar to get corner named after him
Jan 21st
Four-time motorcycle world champion, Jorge “Aspar” Martinez, has been honored by the Circuito de Jerez. It was announced that the bit of track after the dry-sack corner will be named for the legendary Aspar Martinez. Aspar won the 1986, 1987 and 1988 80cc world championships and the 1988 125cc championship. Gone are the days of a rider winning two different championships in one season. Always a master of the smaller machinery, Martinez emerged victorious in 37 races and stood on the podium 61 times.
In more recent times Aspar has focused his attention on running the Banjaca 125cc team and Mapfre 250cc team. More >
