22- year-old Austrian Michael Ranseder is the first rider to join the new Chinese Maxtra 125 Grand Prix project and will make his race debut in 2009 in Qatar.
Ranseder is very excited about this new project and is currently recovering from injuries sustained in a crash during free practise at the Australian GP.
Maxtra racing chief Simon Wei, speaking from the massive Haojue factory base in China, said: “We are very happy to confirm our first rider.
This is an important step for Maxtra.
The testing programme has been very encouraging, and now Michael will bring more speed and good GP experience to our fledgling team.
A 19-year-old student dies suddenly on campus, prompting support for the community.
A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized after a stabbing on Elgin High Street, prompting police investigations.
The Met Office warns of significant snowfall and icy conditions in the coming days.
A tragic incident in Fort William leads to murder charges against a teenager.
A heartfelt appeal for support emerges following the tragic death of a beloved mother.
3t training centre leads the way in survival skills for oil and gas workers.
A strange object in the sky sparks speculation among residents and experts alike.
Local authorities tackle a shed fire in Dundas Street, Stromness.
Authorities investigate a dispute involving a customer at a local pub.
Aberdeen secures victory over Rangers in a nail-biting penalty shootout at P&J Live.