Scott Redding shows off 2011 Moto2 livery

This is the first look at the new livery British rider Scott Redding will use in his bid to become Moto2 world champion in 2011.

Unveiled at a launch in Belgium by the Marc VDS Racing squad, Redding showed off a new paintscheme on his Suter MMX machine with Finnish team-mate Mika Kallio.

The launch followed Redding continuing his excellent pre-season form when he produced a record-breaking performance at the Jerez circuit in Spain.

The 18-year-old smashed the outright lap record set during qualifying for the 2010 Moto2 race by late Japanese rider Shoya Tomizawa by more than half-a-second.

He ended the two-day test, added to the Marc VDS Racing pre-season schedule after the recent Estoril test was washed out by torrential rain, with a best lap of 1.43.70.

Redding, who will race with his trademark number 45 again this season, said: “Overall it’s been another good test and I leave here happy with the progress we’ve made with the bike. “We racked up quite a few laps and the times were good.

“We did a good race simulation in the morning, before switching our attention to the rear suspension. We tried a couple of different settings in the rear, to improve traction once the rear grip starts to drop off, which was a problem sometimes last season.

“We have made some progress in a few areas and I’m looking forward to returning to Jerez for the final test next week.”

Redding begins his Moto2 title challenge in Qatar on March 20.