Skull Riders, the glasses brand of Jorge Lorenzo, is involved in Moto2018 this year 3, focusing on young talents Gabriel Rodrigo and Kazuki Masaki.
Skull Rider and the Moto3 RBA Boé team joined forces in 2018 as part of a collaboration agreement (see here). The Barcelona brand specializing in sunglasses will be the team's title sponsor, supporting Gabriel Rodrigo et Kazuki Masaki in the Grand Prix with their image. Skull Rider is thus expanding its presence in the World Championship by focusing on a project centered on the development of young motorcycling talents. Following this agreement, the name of the team became RBA Boé Skull Rider.
During the presentation, which took place Thursday afternoon at the Ikibana restaurant in Barcelona, Jorge Lorenzo's partner in Skull Rider, Sito Herrera has explained: “Skull Rider was born from a passion for the world of engines, and Jorge and I are excited about this new agreement. Being the main sponsor of the team means strengthening the link between our fashion brand and motorcycling, and betting on the future. Sport is the link that unites us at RBA, but the objective is to strengthen these links to grow together with the editorial group and succeed. »
Jose Ángel Gutiérrez Boé, co-founder of the RBA BOÉ team with Ricardo Rodrigo, president of the RBA Group, declared: “Skull Rider's strong involvement in the team is the injection of energy the team needs to begin the fourth season of the Moto3 World Championship. We like to have a brand that, like us, shares the desire to bet on young talents. With Skull Rider, we will soon start working on several long-term projects, which will allow us to grow and develop our structure. This will be an important season for our team and we look forward to the start of the World Championship, so we can take Skull Rider, MT Helmets, Seventy Degrees and the rest of our sponsors around the world. »
Gabriel Rodrigo and Kazuki Masaki, riders of the RBA Boé Skull Rider team, showed their enthusiasm during the presentation by displaying their motorcycles, as well as the new team.
The Hispano-Argentinian gabriel rodrigo said at the event: “I am very excited about this project. We have already shown over the last year that we can be fast and have good races. This winter I trained more than ever and prepared a lot because I know it will be an important season for me. Plus, I know I'm ready to have some good races and show what we've been working on over the last few years. I would like to thank all the sponsors: Skull Rider, RBA and everyone who makes this project possible. You feel good knowing that big companies support you and believe in you. I will do my best in every race and we will work very hard at the end of the pre-season to try to be at the top from the first race. »
Kazuki Masaki, the team's Japanese driver, said: “For me, it’s a great opportunity to be part of this team. This will be my first year in the World Championship, and I will work hard to learn from this experience. The main goal is to progress and improve from one race to the next. The first sensations during training were positive, I was able to meet the technicians who will accompany me throughout this season and familiarize myself with the working method of the RBA Boé Skull Rider. I can't wait to be in Qatar for the first race of the year and improve with each session. I will do my best on the track to thank every sponsor and person involved in this program for their support. »
The presentation was attended by more than 150 guests.
