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Collin Veijer to tackle 2025 Moto2™ problem with Purple Bull KTM Ajo
2024 MotoGP information
Thrilling Moto3™ hotshot Collin Veijer has earned a slot with the prolific Purple Bull KTM Ajo crew for 2025 Moto2 and the subsequent part within the 19-year outdated’s profession journey.
The Dutchman is at present 4th within the 2024 Moto3 world championship and is negotiating solely his second Grand Prix marketing campaign. Veijer has made simply 29 begins and has already grasped two victories and has appeared on the rostrum seven instances since making his debut at the start of 2023.
Tall in stature and praised for his fast adaption to Grand Prix, his mature strategy and pure attacking model; Veijer is likely one of the brightest prospects to emerge from The Netherlands this century and can step into the intermediate class subsequent yr to proceed his speedy trajectory and his path within the KTM Academy.
Earlier than coming to Moto3, Veijer fought for the 2022 Purple Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup title and in addition captured wins and trophies in FIM JuniorGP. He has raced in Italy and makes use of Spain as a coaching base through the racing season. Collin will accompany Deniz Öncü as a part of Aki Ajo’s adorned Moto2 rider roster. The squad have received three Moto2 titles with three completely different riders in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and helped 4 racers make the step to the MotoGP™ premier class in that time-frame.
Collin Veijer: “I’m super-happy to have signed with Aki and the Purple Bull KTM Ajo crew in Moto2. KTM is current in all GP courses and this can be a nice transfer for my profession. It’s such a famend crew and previous outcomes communicate for themselves. For certain it received’t be simple coming from Moto3 however I’ll put together myself nicely. 2025 is the best second to make the step, additionally bodily the Moto2 bike will go well with me higher. On the identical time, I realise that we’re nonetheless solely half method by the present season and I’ll proceed to maintain my most focus to succeed in the very best Moto3 championship outcome this yr. “
Aki Ako, Purple Bull KTM Ajo Group Principal: “I’m very comfortable to have Collin on board, as we’ve got adopted him for a few years. He has proven nice progress and professionalism and has already made his first steps in this system by participating within the Purple Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. Throughout his two seasons in Moto3 he has proven that he’s a rider with a shiny future forward of him on the world stage. What I additionally respect is his focus and his sacrifice, as his life is devoted to reaching his targets on the highest degree. It’s a pleasure to proceed with the KTM Academy’s work and to maintain pushing to get the utmost potential out of the riders.”
