MotoGP organisers have finalised the first-ever MotoE rider and regulations in preparation for 2019 by confirming the full 18-bike entry list along with race schedules highlighted by a two-race finale at Misano.
Niki Tuuli has been selected as Ajo MotoE Team’s rider for the first-ever all-electric motorcycle series running under the MotoGP world championship.
Pramac is the latest team to announce its riders for the inaugural FIM MotoE World Cup, confirming Alex de Angelis and Josh Hook for the new electric bike class.
Xavier Simeon has been confirmed as leaving MotoGP after one season, but will remain with the Avintia Team in 2019 by competing in the new electric MotoE World Cup.
Gresini Racing has named Matteo Ferrari as its first rider for the new FIM MotoE World Cup, plus title sponsorship from Trentino during a presentation today at Trento’s Palazzo delle Albere.
The second rider has been confirmed for next year's inaugural FIM MotoE electric-bike World Cup. Following confirmation that Jesko Raffin will ride a Dynavolt-branded bike, the Angel Nieto (Aspar) Team has announced former 125cc world champion Nico Terol as one of its riders.
The debut of the FIM Enel MotoE series is gathering momentum ahead of its maiden campaign in 2019 with a confirmed 18-bike grid having been bolstered by a Sepang International Circuit team entry.