“Now that it is official and the word is out that I will be doing the Moto3 wildcard ride at ツインリンクもてぎ (Motegi) in Japan and at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit one week later.“

“I can’t thank everyone enough for all the well wishes they have given me. I do really appreciate it and I hope to make everyone proud when I line up on the grid in Japan and at the Island. It’s going to be something that I will remember for a long time and I just hope to do the best possible job that I can do.”

“I know it won’t be an easy task, as I’m going to be lining up against some of the best riders in the world, but I’m sure going to give it everything I’ve got!”

“Once again, many thanks to everyone who is involved and all the great support out there.”

By Tom Toparis

Photo Russell Colvin