Tuesday 28 July 2015

Forward Racing to miss MotoGP Indy round

It was announced on Monday (27/7/15) that Forward Racing has taken the "painful decision" to pull out next weeks MotoGP round at Indianapolis, following the arrest of team owner Giovanni Cuzari.



Swiss police are investigating Cuzari, who was arrested on his return from the German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring, over alleged bribery and money laundering.

With sponsors cancelling contracts, with rumours that title sponsor Athina to be among the brands that have left Forward. Forward ultimately made the decision in conjunction with the IRTA (the International Racing Teams Association), to skip Indianapolis.

Forward will return at Brno with new funding in place.

"It was a very difficult week for the Forward Racing team," said Managing Director Marco Curioni.

There is also rumours that Forward Racing rider Stefan Bradl is being linked with the second seat at Aprilia Racing Team Gresini.

End of blog for now, new post soon. Bye.

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