Jonas Folger was to ride for MZ Racing this season, but since the German ended up with budget troubles due to the bankruptcy of a parts suppliers and he was relegated to the role of test and substitute rider.
Over the past weeks rumors had it that the young German rider had something going Racing Team Germany (they are fielding Louis Rossi) however out of the blue yesterday Dorna’s reporter Azi Farni tweeted that Folger had found a place with IodaRacing Project Moto3 team (and confirmed on the official MotoGP Moto3 teams page).
Apparently Folger was able to get the ride as Team Italia (riders Romano Fenati and Alessandro Tonucci) run under the Italian FIM banner will no longer be fielding the Ioda TR002s and have opted for the FTR/Honda, thus freeing up two bikes.
News from Italy say that the reason that Team Italia has dropped Gianpiero Sacchi’s machines was based on the lack of reliability and performance, and not enough time to correct the existing problems before the start of the Moto3 season, while Ioda Team Italia with Luigi Morciano will continue with same bike.
John Carson highlights serious flaws in the Cairngorm mountain railway's construction and repairs.
25-year-old Ben Campbell remembered fondly by family and friends after tragic death.
Local authorities tackle a shed fire in Dundas Street, Stromness.
Discover the details of the engagement ring and its significance in their love story.
A tragic incident in Fort William leads to murder charges against a teenager.
Deep-sea divers confirm the identity of the Royal Navy vessel lost in 1914.
Hilton residents are living in fear as three aggressive dogs threaten safety.
How Hayley Webster turned her life around through fitness and healthy living
Cater Group unveils ambitious plans for a new shopping and dining hub in the city.
The iconic pool introduces a new cold water swimming experience this November.