Bob
9th February 2005, 01:13
Dorna has created a new project called "MotoGP Academy" to train riders from different nationalities so that they can participate in MotoGP in the near future.
Following a selection process, six of the most promising young riders from Europe have been offered the chance to take part into a complete programme directed by former rider Alberto Puig, current Telefónica Movistar Honda Team Manager in the 250cc class.
The selected riders will live in a residence for top-level sportsmen in Barcelona during the several stages programmed in Spain. This residence is equipped with outstanding facilities and has a highly experienced team of doctors and sports physiotherapists.
The sports preparation will consist of winter motocross and supermotard training in different tracks. In addition, the riders will participate in the 2005 Spanish Championship (CEV) in the 125cc category with Honda RS, and will have the chance to participate as wildcards in some of the races of the 2005 World Championship.
The six selected riders are:
- Joshua Sommer, age 15, Germany, Red Bull Rookies to MotoGP Champion
- Meik Minnerop, age 15, Germany, 4th in the 125cc German Championship
- Bradley Smith, age 14, Great Britain, 4th Aprilia Superteen
- Daniel Webb, age 13, Great Britain, 2nd Aprilia Superteen
- Ion Garrido, age 16, Spain, Movistar Junior Cup Champion
- One more Spanish rider from the Movistar Junior Cup, to be selected soon.
Following a selection process, six of the most promising young riders from Europe have been offered the chance to take part into a complete programme directed by former rider Alberto Puig, current Telefónica Movistar Honda Team Manager in the 250cc class.
The selected riders will live in a residence for top-level sportsmen in Barcelona during the several stages programmed in Spain. This residence is equipped with outstanding facilities and has a highly experienced team of doctors and sports physiotherapists.
The sports preparation will consist of winter motocross and supermotard training in different tracks. In addition, the riders will participate in the 2005 Spanish Championship (CEV) in the 125cc category with Honda RS, and will have the chance to participate as wildcards in some of the races of the 2005 World Championship.
The six selected riders are:
- Joshua Sommer, age 15, Germany, Red Bull Rookies to MotoGP Champion
- Meik Minnerop, age 15, Germany, 4th in the 125cc German Championship
- Bradley Smith, age 14, Great Britain, 4th Aprilia Superteen
- Daniel Webb, age 13, Great Britain, 2nd Aprilia Superteen
- Ion Garrido, age 16, Spain, Movistar Junior Cup Champion
- One more Spanish rider from the Movistar Junior Cup, to be selected soon.