La GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 seguirá mostrando algunos de los mejores y más brillantes talentos españoles en el MotoGP, con Augusto Fernández y Pedro Acosta ingresando al campeonato de 2024 con las GASGAS RC16.
El actual Campeón del Mundo de Moto2 y destacado debutante en MotoGP en 2023, Augusto Fernández, seguirá con el equipo GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 para su segundo año en la máxima categoría. El mallorquín de 26 años ha llamado la atención con actuaciones que le han valido puntos en todos los 14 Grandes Premios de esta temporada, excepto dos, y logró un 4.º puesto en el GP de Francia. En Japón, el pasado fin de semana, consiguió su segunda mejor clasificación con un 7.º puesto en las difíciles condiciones de lluvia en Motegi. Augusto ha demostrado potencial y madurez, a la vez que ha progresado en su adaptación a la GASGAS RC16 de 2023. Se unirá a él el hombre que podría ser el próximo en la línea de la medalla de oro de Moto2.
Pedro Acosta is only in his third full season of competition in the world championship, but the prolific 19-year-old has won the Moto3 title (2021), the Moto2 Grand Prixs as a rookie (2022) and has achieved 11 podiums in 14 rounds this year to lead the standings by over 50 points. Acosta has the ability, skill, and natural talent to join the MotoGP grid and complete a remarkable journey through the company’s talent structure, from being the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Champion in 2020 to becoming a rider in the premier class in 2024.
GASGAS Factory Racing Tech3 rider Pol Espargaró will occupy a crucial and highly valuable position for the Pierer Mobility Motorsport project next year. The 32-year-old rider was part of this joint decision for the short and long-term future goals of the company’s MotoGP objectives. Pol is highly valued for his commitment and experience; from the early days of the Pierer Mobility Group’s entry into MotoGP to his dedicated attempt to return to competitiveness after the injury suffered in early 2023. The #44 is an important asset to support talented young athletes and maintain the strength of the current racing team, and his humility is evidenced by his willingness to help the next generation who hope to follow in his footsteps. Pol’s character, energy, and abilities mean that he will continue to be a prominent member of the MotoGP program on both sides of the garages.
Pit Beirer, Director de GASGAS Motorsports, said in a statement: ‘We had to make an important and difficult decision for our GASGAS team for 2024. Augusto has taken impressive first steps in MotoGP and we are fully convinced that he has the speed and intelligence to continue progressing. Pedro is a very special talent who has already won so much, so quickly, and 2024 will be for him to learn to take the next step with the MotoGP greats. I want to thank Pol for everything he has done and continues to do for us. This guy is super tough and super determined and that’s why we want to count on him as an important part of our structure. Pol’s openness and proactivity deserve my deepest respect. The fact that he has helped us in this situation is a sign of his greatness as a person. It also shows his passion for the sport and his ideas for the future. With these pieces in place and with Hervé, Nicolas and the whole team and their experience, we have an exciting year ahead for the GASGAS brand.’
