DIRT NEWS
CHANGES AT GASGAS FACTORY RACING
Eager to build on a positive term in the 2022 FIM Motocross World Championship , Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing has rejigged its team structure ahead of the new season . Jorge Prado and Simon Langenfelder earned bronze medals in their respective classes this season , whilst Mattia Guadagnini made big steps in the premier division , and have their sights set on achieving so much more in the nottoo-distant future . The knowledge underneath the Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing awning is set to grow in the coming months , with Claudio De Carli set to oversee the on-track efforts at GasGas in 2023 , as well as KTM , in his new position as the Motocross Race Director . The success that De Carli has experienced in the Grand Prix paddock speaks for itself – he was heavily involved in Antonio Cairoli ’ s career from start to finish . Davide De Carli steps into the position of Team Manager at Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing and , in addition , Peter Tillerkvist ’ s set to become the team ’ s Technical Co-ordinator . Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing will field the same three riders in 2023 . Jorge Prado and Mattia Guadagnini ( MXGP aboard MC 450F machinery ) will be joined by Simon Langenfelder ( MC 250F ) beneath the team tent when the new season begins . The 2023 FIM Motocross World Championship calendar starts with the Grand Prix of Patagonia-Argentina on March 12 . “ Following a successful season in the FIM
Motocross World Championship , it is brilliant that we have been able to make additional steps forward beneath the Red Bull GasGas Factory Racing awning ”, said Robert Jonas ( Head of Motorsports Offroad ). “ The GasGas team consists of some of the most brilliant minds in the Grand Prix paddock and the riders will benefit from this for years to come . I want to thank all of the staff involved for getting behind the plan and how we will head into the world championship in the coming years .” “ Pit [ Beirer ] proposed this new role , reconstructing the motocross division in the KTM group ,” says Motocross Race Director , Claudio De Carli . “ It is a real pleasure to be able to coordinate the job of two guys who have been under my guidance for years : My son , Davide , and Tony Cairoli . Davide has helped me in the past two years and I think that he is now ready for this new commitment . The group is ready to restart – we are already working here in Rome . We have a second base in Belgium , which is very important , and we are planning for the new season with great enthusiasm . I really want to thank Pit , Robert and the entire KTM group .”
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