In this complicated Japanese Grand Prix for the local brand Yamaha, this is good news which will be appreciated by the Japanese and the Iwata staff, since it is a question of setting a date for the future. At Motegi, we learned that in the second wing of the Valentino Rossi academy, dedicated to the revelation of talents for the brand with three tuning forks, the promising Ayumu Sasaki, still in the running for the title at stake in Moto3, was going become familiar with the VR46 logo. A good choice, certainly.
It's official, Ayumu Sasaki, the pilot who currently represents a brand of the group PiererMobility, as it happens Husqvarna in Moto3, will continue his career by sporting his compatriots of Yamaha . “ I want to thank Yamaha for this opportunity, it's a big step for me " commented Sasaki, currently 3rd in the Grand Prix entry category championship, just one point behind the tandem Holgado-Masia.
Ayumu Sasaki is the fourth rookie confirmed in Moto2 for the 2024 season
« I wanted to move into Moto2 for a long time, but I wanted to do it with a big team and I finally found it » he adds. “ I know that the first year will be difficult for me, but I hope to learn quickly: together we can do great work ».
There is also great satisfaction among Yamaha , as confirmed by the general manager Tetsu Ono : « This is Ayumu Sasaki's seventh year in Moto3, he has achieved seven podiums so far and is fighting for the title. His talent, his experience and his level made us understand that he was ready to move to Moto2. We are sure we can give him the necessary support to help him achieve great results and we look forward to working with him, but for now we wish him the best in the fight for the Moto3 title ».
Incidentally, after the announcements of Masia, Moreira et Öncü, Ayumu Sasaki is another new rookie confirmed for the World Championship Moto2 2024.
