Aspar Team return to Ducati

After being a reference point in the smaller GP categories, and winning a variety of world championships, in 2010 the Aspar Team confirmed they would extend their efforts to become the biggest team in the world championships – setting up a MotoGP squad alongside Ducati. The Valencia-based team enjoyed two great years, picking up vast experience in the elite class with the Borgo Panigale constructor. After six more years racing, the Jorge Martinez 'Aspar' – led team have picked up a wealth of knowledge and have had lots of success.

Six years on from their MotoGP debut with Ducati, and after working with other factories, the Aspar Team have now decided to join up with the Italian manufacturer once again in 2016. Memories of the perfect harmony between the two parties in those first couple of MotoGP seasons (2010 and 2011) tipped the balance for the Aspar Team to join forces with Ducati once more. The Spanish team will continue to field two bikes and two riders in MotoGP, Yonny Hernandez and Eugene Laverty.