Joe Roberts will officiate under the colors of the SWISS INNOVATIVE INVESTORS team in 2019.
The only American representative on the Grand Prix scene this season, Joe Roberts has a wealth of experience. MotoAmerica Superstock 600 champion in 2015 after several years in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, the 21-year-old Californian entered the intermediate category in 2017.
Joe Roberts will play alongside Iker Lecuona, which will compete in its third season in the ranks of the CGBM Evolution structure. The youngest driver on the 2018 grid, the Valencia native is determined to take another step forward next year by getting closer to the front.
Alongside the announcement of the composition of the team, SWISS INNOVATIVE INVESTORS, a company which has fully invested throughout the season by keeping all its commitments, formalizes the extension of its collaboration as main sponsor for the three years to come.
With its future confirmed, the SWISS INNOVATIVE INVESTORS team now intends to conclude 2018 by achieving some results worthy of the work accomplished so far before embarking on a new challenge.
Joe Roberts : “It’s fantastic, I’m very happy to join the SWISS INNOVATIVE INVESTORS team. I've kept an eye on the team for years as a Moto2 and MotoGP fan. I was able to see the professionalism of this structure. Having the opportunity to join the team is a dream come true. I hope we can have a long and successful career together. »
Eric Wernli (SWISS INNOVATIVE INVESTORS) : “I am very happy to support two very motivated young drivers. I am convinced that they will make a great duo next year. Fred and I teamed up to ensure this project and its budget over the long term. I appreciate the friendly atmosphere that reigns in the team. This allows the pilots, but also their families and those around them, to have confidence. I will organize myself to be more present next year. »
Fred Corminboeuf (Team Manager) : “We are very happy to collaborate with Joe. The team's objective is clear and stated. We want to allow young drivers to reach the best level. Welcoming an American driver like Joe alongside Iker is excellent news. He already has some experience with electronics due to his track record in MotoAmerica. I think he is a driver who will adapt quickly and who fits our philosophy. We hope to have great seasons together. »
