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The news comes after confirmation from the Angel Nieto Racing Team they will no longer compete in MotoGP. Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast, and free! Dani Pedrosa is also believed to be in line for the second Yamaha YZR-M1. “Being CEO of SIC was already living a dream; managing a World Championship team is even more amazing. Team owner Jorge Martinez ‘Aspar’ will have a sporting role with the new MotoGP squad. Championship battles tighten up at Rally Italia, VIDEO: Kelly Racing teases fan tribute livery, renamed in honour of the late Spanish champion last off-season, who will make his future known at the next round in Germany, Malaysian Hafizh Syahrin, who stepped up from SIC’s Moto2 team as a last-minute replacement for Jonas Folger. SIC Racing team principal Razlan Razali has announced he is to depart from his role as CEO for the Sepang International Circuit to focus on the race team. The initial agreement between SIC and Yamaha would span three years. Some comments may require approval before being published which can take up to 48 hours. “Sepang International Circuit and Angel Nieto Racing Team in principle have reached an agreement by which, from the 2019 MotoGP season, SIC will take over the two MotoGP… The MotoGP season opener meanwhile was cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic, with the season still yet to get underway. For support, please contact [email protected]. For more MotoGP news and results, click here, The official MotoGP website can be found here. “By taking on the role of Team Principal of the Sepang Racing Team full-time, I will be able to focus 100% on my responsibilities,” said Razali. Nurburgring gets 13,500 spectators for F1 return, Giovinazzi: Eighth possible, but happy with point. SIC Racing team principal Razlan Razali has announced he is to depart from his role as CEO for the Sepang International Circuit to focus on the race team. The announcement of the SIC Racing Team promotion to MotoGP has been accompanied by wide speculation that the Marc VDS Racing Team, currently fielding Morbidelli and Swiss Tom Luthi, will not compete in MotoGP next season following intra-team conflict between team manager Michael Bartholemy and team owner Marc Van Der Straten, and instead focus on its efforts in Moto2 and Moto3. Speedcafe.com reserves the right to deny any post that is abusive or offtopic. conflict between team manager Michael Bartholemy and team owner Marc Van Der Straten, 2020 Dubya World Vet MX Championships November 5-8, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Signs Kay de Wolf and Maxime Grau, Take Part in the Unveiling of KTM’s Next Adventure, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Hosts Fall Bike Night, 2020 Tennessee Knockout to Air on Red Bull Signature Series this Weekend, 2020 Two-Stroke World Championship Date Announced – Updated, Indian Motorcycle and RSD Enter King Of The Baggers. View SIC Racing Team history, biography, statistics, results, latest news, high-res photo galleries, high quality videos and expert analysis and opinions Furthermore, the team will run the satellite Yamahas left vacant by the KTM-bound Tech3 Racing outfit. For the 22nd edition, race weekend will have more thrills and a list of exciting activities to attract fans this year with SIC expecting over 100,000 spectators on race day. Malaysian Hafizh Syahrin, who stepped up from SIC’s Moto2 team as a last-minute replacement for Jonas Folger, has already been confirmed for another season at Tech3. SIC Racing has confirmed that it will replace the Angel Nieto Racing Team on the MotoGP grid next year, when it is set to become Yamaha’s new satellite team. Yamaha has confirmed that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for SIC to field its motorcycles in the premier class. “I will not waste this opportunity to make Malaysia proud, to see Malaysians do well in our team and uplift the name of Malaysia around the world, flying the Jalur Gemilang high as ambassadors for Malaysia in two-wheel motor racing.”. A lifetime rider, the Aussie made the trek across the Pacific to live the dream in the U.S. of A. Widely tipped to spearhead the team will be Valentino Rossi’s protégé Franco Morbidelli. Jorge Martinez ‘Aspar’ will assume the position as the Sporting Advisor to this new MotoGP Team.”. Throwback Thursday: Barnes Takes Surprise Formula USA Victory. POLL: Who will win the 2020 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000? Comments require approval before being published. Try our daily email, The best way to get your news first, fast and free! > View, Championship battles tighten up at Rally Italia > View, VIDEO: Kelly Racing teases fan tribute livery > View, WORLD WRAP: Aussie Hook gets first MotoE podium > View, Wet weather forecast for Bathurst 1000 > View, SIC Racing has confirmed its move into MotoGP pic: MotoGP.com. SIC Racing Takes over Angel Nieto Racing Team in MotoGP—Malaysian racing team SIC Racing—owned by the Sepang International Circuit—will field two entries in the 2019 MotoGP World Championship. We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience and personalize both the content and advertising you see. Users are encouraged to flag/report comments which should be removed. SIC Racing Team and rider Zulfahmi Khairuddin will part ways in the Moto2 World Championship after mutual agreement, effective immediately. All rights reserved. “The MoU between Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and the Sepang International Circuit foresees the team leasing Yamaha YZR-M1 motorcycles for the 2019, 2020 and 2021 FIM MotoGP World Championship seasons as a satellite team.”. “Sepang International Circuit and Angel Nieto Racing Team in principle have reached an agreement by which, from the 2019 MotoGP season, SIC will take over the two MotoGP™ class entries of the ANRT,” read a SIC statement. VR46, SIC Racing Team, Motogp Grand Prix, MotoGP, Formula 1, SIC … “I look forward to strengthening activation and engagement with Partners, attracting new companies to join us, improving the team’s function as a platform for Malaysians to compete in the MotoGP, and also strengthening the team’s corporate governance.