The announcement of the Marc VDS Racing team has not yet been made but the driver Tom Luthi is already making its communication in the columns of Swiss newspapers. The rumor of his arrival in MotoGP next season alongside Franco Morbidelli had already been endorsed by compatriot Dominique Aegerter who congratulated him on his promotion on his social network. Now it is the main interested party who confirms his new trajectory which makes him join that of compatriot Eskil Suter.
Un Eskil Suter who is in fact the last Swiss to have had the honor of lining up in the premier category. It was 1998. “ I had to take this chance. I might not have had another one » commented the Bernese. “ I will be 100% focused on Moto2 until the end of the season. Afterwards, I will have to adapt very quickly to the demands of MotoGP. The transition will be huge, a MotoGP has nothing to do with a Moto2. Last year during tests on a KTM, I understood that it was impossible to ride such a motorcycle without the use of electronic assistance. I think I did well...".
Within the Belgian Marc VDS team, Tom Luthi will have a Honda RC 213V. He will become the eleventh Swiss to discover the elite. His contract will be for one year with an option for the second year.
