Jorge Navarro Sets Sepang Record for Malaysian Moto2 Pole
Jorge Navarro breaks the lap record at Sepang to take pole in Malaysian Moto2 qualifying. Read the full qualifying recap.
Simone Corsi will take on the role of Sporting Director at the Klint Forward Factory Team starting in 2025. The 37-year-old veteran, a former 125cc race winner and seasoned Moto2 competitor, took his final laps as a wildcard in the 2024 Moto2 finale at Catalunya, finishing 26th. Speaking about his new position in the team, Corsi said:
“I am happy that my journey with Forward continues on a new role. I want to contribute my experience, support the team, and contribute to its further development in this exciting challenge. I believe that together we can achieve important goals.”
The Italian’s responsibilities as Sporting Director extend beyond the management role. He will continue to provide technical feedback on Forward’s custom-built Moto2 machine. During a post-season test at Jerez, he revealed:
“I am involved in two areas. My new role as Sporting Director is a fresh challenge, and I hope to help the team with my experience in the paddock. At the same time, I’m still supporting the project as a test rider.”
“We’ve been comparing three chassis versions to find the best setup for 2025. The 2024 bike had issues with rear grip, but I’m confident we can make progress.”
A change on the management side isn’t the only switch-up for the team ahead of the 2025 season. Forward Racing had initially announced that Alex Escrig and Xavier Artigas would continue as its riders in 2025.
However, a late shake-up has seen Jorge Navarro replace Artigas. Navarro’s return to Moto2 as a full-time rider comes after several strong performances in the American Racing Team, including a pole position and a podium finish at the Malaysian Grand Prix.
The Spaniard will team up with Alex Escrig, who, despite failing to score any points in 2024, remains with the the team.
