Alex Rins, will, as MCN reported weeks ago, join the factory Suzuki MotoGP team for 2017 and 2018, replacing fellow Spaniard Maverick Viñales at the team for the next two years. Rins is believed to have fought hard for the chance at a factory seat, reportedly turning down offers from Tech 3 Yamaha among others in his quest for a manufacturer-backed seat. But, with a strong start to his Moto2 season working in his favour, Suzuki boss Davide Brivio says he’s the perfect person to partner Andrea Iannone for the next two years as the team attempt to replicate Viñales’ rookie performance. “Alex Rins is a young rider who has already proven to have much talent, always fighting within the...
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