Suzuki confirms Tortelli, Pastrana - no Windham.

American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced the 2003 lineup for Team SoBe Suzuki, which sees the inclusion of ex factory Honda and Kawasaki riders, but Kevin Windham's future remains in the air.

In the 250 class, former AMA 125 Supercross and 125 Outdoor Motocross Champion Travis Pastrana returns for another year.

Pastrana will be joined by former 125 and 250 World Champion, and ex-Honda star, Sebastien Tortelli and former AMA 125 Supercross Champion Stephane Roncada in what promises to be an explosive line-up

According to SoBe Suzuki Team Manager Roger DeCoster, Roncada will participate in the first five 250 Supercross events. He may move to the 125 class, however, if DeCoster feels that Roncada can turn in a stronger performance there.

"I am looking forward to the 2003 season," said DeCoster. "Last year we had a great bike in the Suzuki RM250 but were limited on riders because of injuries. I am glad to have a strong and healthy 250 team that wants to win championships."

Meanwhile there was no news on the future of Kevin Windham, a man who believe is unstoppable when at his best.

Windham suffered a badly broken leg durling the Supercross season and rumour has it that he may retire from racing altogether. His apparent departure from the factory Suzuki team, combined with the signing of Kawasaki's Stephane Roncada, will only increase such rumours...

Suzuki's 125cc lineup comprises returning riders Danny Smith, Branden Jesseman and Sean Hamblin.

Jesseman shined in the 2002 Outdoor Nationals, finishing second overall and beating out Chad Reed. Hamblin too was a surprise contender in the 250cc Outdoors after joining SoBe Suzuki midseason. He was a regular top-10 finisher and carded a podium spot by season's end. Complementing the trio is new Suzuki rider and French phenom Matthieu Lalloz.

"The 125 team shows great promise," added DeCoster. "Branden, Danny and Sean all had successful seasons last year. Matthieu is new to racing in the U.S., but he is very talented and I expect great things from him. And we have a capable racing machine in the Suzuki RM125."

The 2003 Team SoBe Suzuki race season will commence on January 4, 2003, at Edison Field in Anaheim, Calif., with the first round of the AMA Supercross.