Iker Lecuona to join Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 Challenge 2020

Michelle Liew

August 1, 2019

Iker Lecuona is set to work with Red Bull KTM for the Ajo Moto2 Challenge next year.

In case you missed out, Iker Lecuona will be making his appearance with Red Bull KTM Ajo Moto2 Challenge in 2020. Hailing from Valencia, Lecuona has approximately three seasons of experience in the intermediate class, including one podium finish, since his debut. Lecuona made his debut in the 2016 British Grand Prix. He has worked with Aki Ajo and his crew in 2019 end-of-season Valencia test.

Iker Lecuona 

Photo credits: KTM Factory Racing

“I’m really happy to have signed with Red Bull KTM Ajo. I think it is a great step for me and I’ve always wanted to be part of an official team, and one with these possibilities. I’ll be giving 100% to make the most of it in the world championship,” says Lecuona as quoted from KTM Racing. 

Aki Ajo- Team Principal

Photo credits: KTM Factory Racing

“We are very happy to announce this new agreement between KTM, our team and Iker Lecuona. It’s great to be able to work with a rider with whom we have previous experience. We know his personality, his ethic and his riding style. Without a doubt, that’s a very positive point. Also, I’m very impressed by Iker’s development since he came into the World Championship. He’s learned the working methods required at this level and above all he has grown as a rider. His latest performances show that he’s gained a lot of experience. He is now one of the leading riders in the Moto2 category.”

Pit Beirer- KTM Motorsport Director

“It’s great news for us that we can attract another young rider like Iker with such potential. It is a testament to Aki and his team that racers are hungry to be part of the structure we are building in MotoGP. We’ve had some fast talent through Moto2 in the last few years. We’re hopeful Iker can be part of that story.”