MOTO-GP - NEWS OF THE WEEK
- 29 May 2013
Toni Elias Returns to Moto-GP
LCR Honda MotoGP Team has announced its new co-operation with the Spanish Moto2 Champion Toni Elias and Honda HRC for the 2011 MotoGP Championship.
The LCR Team is ready to take part in their 6th season in the MotoGP class thanks to the support of the Japanese Constructor which has renewed its co-operation with the Team Manager Lucio Cecchinello.
Lucio Cecchinello: Team Manager
"First of all I want to thank Randy for his precious co-operation and for the several successes we have shared in the 250cc class and in the MotoGP class in the last three years. The chance to work with Toni Elias is a big incentive for us because this is a very important moment for presenting to our sponsors and partners a new project. The nice thing is that Toni and I raced together in the 125cc class, I was at the end of my career and he was at the beginning. I remember he was a very very hard rider and very resolute. As time goes by he has improved very much and I think he is a very talented rider with a lot of experience. All the staff and I give him our warmest welcome!"
Toni Elias: Rider
"I am thrilled to be back in MotoGP and I am happy to race with the LCR Team. I want to thank Lucio and Honda for their trust and I am anxious to return. I have known Lucio for a long time as we raced together in the 125cc class from 1999 to 2001. Although his Team is not an official one it is very professional and well organized. Being their only rider is a further warranty for me."