Forward confirm Brno return

Forward Racing have today confirmed that they will return to MotoGP action in Brno after finding a solution to their ongoing budget problems. The team will miss this weekend’s Grand Prix at Indianapolis and having released Stefan Bradl, so that the German could sign for Aprilia, their difficulties were obvious to all however their confirmation for Brno is a clear encouraging sign for the squad.

Bradl will be replaced by Claudio Corti, as he was in Germany when Bradl was injured, with Loris Baz set to continue racing for the team despite rumours linking him with a move to British Superbikes.

The team made the announcement via a statement that said:

“We are pleased to announce that Forward Racing will get back on track from the Brno Grand Prix scheduled on August 16th on the Czech circuit. 

“Following the arrest and the charges against Giovanni Cuzari, director and owner of Forward Racing, we agreed with IRTA – International Racing Teams Association – not to deploy our riders at the start of the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix on August 9th, in order to gather all the resources and to better organize the upcoming trips. This painful decision was necessary in order to try to ensure our participation to the World Championship until the end of the season. 

“Thanks to DORNA and IRTA and some partners and sponsors, who despite the objective concerns, they continued to support us – today we are proud to announce that we will get back on track, in both categories, from the bwin Grand Prix České Republiky.”

In Moto2 Simone Corsi and Lorenzo Baldassarri will continue to race for the team.