Moto2 | Iker Lecuona will race with the KTM of Team Red Bull Ajo

Moto2 2020 World Championship – The Red Bull KTM Ajo team and Iker Lecuona will be together in the next two seasons in the Moto2 World Championship. KTM and Ajo Motorsport have chosen the nineteen-year-old Spaniard to replace Brad Binder in the intermediate class, with the South African moving up to MotoGP again with KTM.

Lecuona, who will join 21-year-old Jorge Martin, made his world championship debut in mid-2016, and has three years of experience in the Moto2 class.

Last season the Spaniard achieved his first world championship podium by finishing second in Valencia.

Statements Pit Beirer – KTM Motorsport Director

“It's great news for us to have another young rider like Iker, a rider with great potential and, once again, it's a testament that Aki (Ajo, Team Manager, ed.) and his team attract riders who are hungry to perform part of the structure we are building in MotoGP. We have had fast riders in Moto2 in recent years and we hope that Iker can be part of that history.”

Statements Aki Ajo – Team Manager

“We are pleased to announce this new agreement between KTM, Ajo Motorsport and Iker Lecuona. It's great to be able to work with a driver we have previous experience with, as we know his personality, his ethics and his driving style. Without a doubt, this is a very positive point. Furthermore, I am really impressed by Iker's growth since he arrived in the World Cup. He learned the required working methods and above all he grew as a pilot. His latest performances demonstrate that he has gained a lot of experience and that he is now one of the top riders in the Moto2 category.”

Statements Iker Lecuona

“I'm really happy to have signed with Red Bull KTM Ajo. I think it's a big step for me and I've always wanted to be part of a factory team. I will give 100% to make the most of it in the World Championship.”