It had been in the pipeline for a while while the issue went beyond the simple sporting field. Sam Lowes will join a Marc VDS Racing team in 2020 whose partner plays a strategic role in the organization of the team. Enough to combine business with pleasure in the hope that the results will follow. Here is the Englishman dubbed as Alex Márquez's future teammate.
The Marc VDS driver duo for the 2 Moto2020 season has been formed. After the extension of the contract with the championship leader, Alex Marquez, the commitment of Sam Lowes has been officially confirmed. “ I am very happy and grateful to have the chance to join the team which is for me the best team in Moto2 » declared the 28-year-old Briton.
« Álex Márquez is doing a great job this year and being his teammate will allow me to learn from him. I have already gone through difficult stages in my career and I believe my time has finally come. I'm really happy to work with everyone on the team. It's a dream come true and I will do everything in my power to give myself back the confidence that will allow me to have very good results. » underlined the 2013 Supersport world champion. In Moto2, he has eleven podiums, including three victories.
Sam Lowes joins Team Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS for 2020!
So happy to welcome this huge rider who will fight for the most ambitious goals! @SamLowes22 :"I am very happy to join what I consider to be the best Moto2 team"All info:
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« Sam's integration into our team is excellent news » commented the team owner, Marc van der Straten. " We know him well and we know his talent as a driver and his values as a person. He shares the team's philosophy and our point of view, which is very important. He has proven himself to be a fast driver, but I think he can do even more in a team like ours, which will give him everything he needs. I am convinced that he will bring us success and joy. Without a doubt, together with Álex, they will form an excellent pair of drivers who we hope to see regularly on the podium. »
« I think Sam's arrival will bring us a lot of positive things. He has a lot of experience in the Moto2 category and has achieved excellent results in the past. He has a lot of potential. If you look at his numbers you will see that he is a talented driver who knows how to ride very fast » said the team director, Joan Olivé. " We hope we can put together a group where he feels comfortable and can prove his worth. We will definitely give the rider everything he needs. I think he will fit very well into the team and that with Álex Márquez he will be able to develop a fruitful cooperation. Both drivers have a positive attitude and fully understand that the team's goal and philosophy is to always fight with both drivers at the highest level. »
