From our article from September 24, the situation has obviously changed somewhat in the environment of the Kiefer brothers' team in Moto2...
But if PJ Jacobsen, there is no longer any question, and that Dominique Aegerter arrived at Stefan and Jochen Kiefer to replace Miguel Oliveira, what seems to be confirmed is that the team will no longer ride under the very attractive colors of Leopard.
Thus, the sponsor established in Luxembourg will reduce its size in 2017 and its contribution will only concern Joan mir et Livio Law in Moto3.
As a result, this is obviously bad financial news for the Kiefer team, and even more so for Dominique Aegerter whose second place in the team, alongside Danny Kent, is what we call a “commercial entry”. That is to say, it does not benefit from all the aid usually provided by Dorna and IRTA.
In this case, the tires must then be purchased (around 65 euros), the engines rented (around 000 euros), the freight for overseas races paid (around 60 euros) as well as other small “bits and pieces” which carry the total around 000 euros.
The effective withdrawal of Leopard Racing from the Moto2 category is therefore bad news for the Kiefer team in general, and even more so for Dominique Aegerter. However, all parties involved are actively seeking the necessary financing, including Suter who will equip the team next year, and the two Moto2 should be able to be present and display their traditional red and white decoration from Qatar, especially as a Swiss oil manufacturer with the same colors would already be in the running…
Source: speedweek
