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“ Pirelli steps in as Moto2™ ’ s sole tyre supplier , heralding a new era .”
NEW TYRE SUPPLIER
Not only does a new season promise to shake up proceedings due to a change in personnel ; Moto2™ is poised for further change in 2024 as Pirelli steps in as the class ’ sole tyre supplier , a move that is likely to alter the order and nature of racing in the intermediate class .
Reigning World Champion Pedro Acosta has stepped up to MotoGP™ and a host of names will be jostling to take on his mantle as king of the class . Chief among them will be Fermin Aldeguer , the rider who won each of 2023 ’ s final four races in dominant fashion to clinch third overall in the championship . The Spaniard showed why he has already signed a deal with Ducati to step up to MotoGP™ in 2025 with a brilliant comeback in Portugal .
Team-mate Alonso Lopez will be a contender this year after claiming the spoils on the opening night of the season . The Spaniard appears revitalised working with a new crew chief this term , even if he crashed out of the lead .
Leading the charge of the Kalex chassis is Aron Canet who finally scored his maiden Moto2™ triumph in Portugal at his 69th time of trying . That , coupled with his speed over preseason , showed the Spaniard is poised for his strongest season to date this year .
American Joe Roberts has enjoyed his best start to a Moto2™ season . Reunited with the OnlyFans American Racing Team , the Californian has adapted well to the Pirelli tyres and has already shown signs he can fight for victories this year . His second place in Portugal was the perfect warm-up for his home race .
Judging by events in last year ’ s championship , both Spaniards will face tough competition from Marc VDS ’ Tony Arbolino , the Moto2™ runner up in 2023 . The Italian started last year brilliantly , leading the championship until the half-way stage , before tailing off . Now in his fourth season , another challenge is expected .
2023 was a troubled year for Ai Ogura , who suffered a serious wrist injury in preseason . Now fully recovered , and in the new MT Helmets MSI team aboard a Boscoscuro chassis , he will be seeking to fight up front regularly as he did in 2022 .
There will be a total of 24 Kalex chassis on this year ’ s grid , while there will be four Boscoscuro frames – two more than last year . Forward will once again have two bikes , making this an entry list of 28 riders .
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