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Drive M7 Aspar Team Launches 2014 MotoGP Project In Malaysia

The Drive M7 Aspar team officially unveiled its rider line-up as well as the livery of the team's 2014 Honda RCV-1000R bike during an official launch at Malaysia's Sepang circuit on Tuesday afternoon.

With the second MotoGP pre-season test session due to start on Wednesday in Malaysia, the Spanish team took the opportunity to launch its 2014 project at the home of energy drink brand Drive M7, its new title sponsor.

With 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden and 2009 250cc World Champion Hiroshi Aoyama and the new sponsorship agreement with Drive M7, the team is targeting to branch out further into the international market. The deal between the outfit of Jorge Martinez Aspar and Drive M7 is for three years, signifying a long-term vision that both sides are sure will prove to be a huge success.

Jorge Martinez: "We are excited to be here at the Drive Aspar Team presentation in Malaysia. This event is the confirmation of another important phase in the history of our team. We are broadening our horizons, continuing our growth and establishing ourselves firmly on the international plane."

"It is very important for us to have reached an agreement with DRIVE M7, a huge company that forms part of the Mutiara Motors Group and that has a global vision. In terms of our sporting project we have switched manufacturers from Aprilia to Honda and we have signed two World Champions in the shape of Nicky Hayden and Hiroshi Aoyama to represent us in MotoGP."

"We are all very excited about this new project and we face a big challenge over the next three years. Both Drive M7 and the Aspar Team have similar ideas and thoughts, which is why we get on so well. The Drive M7 family have a very similar perspective to us, with a constant desire to grow and develop. I hope that this is the start of a long and successful relationship, both in terms of our sporting achievements and in promoting the name of DRIVE M7 and the Aspar Team around the world.”

Nicky Hayden: “It is a new season and a new challenge for me but I am healthy and very excited. I have been very impressed with Mr Aspar and his professionalism. It’s clear he really wants results and is behind all his guys."

"I think it’s great we have a new sponsor and one of such a high level as Drive M7. Not only is it good for us, I think it’s good for all of MotoGP to see new sponsors coming from different parts of the world and this can be great for the future."

"The challenge of competing as an open bike and the new rules will be interesting to see how it all plays out and if it really will become the future of MotoGP. The first test we were not as competitive as we need to be but I trust HRC will help us very soon and find us more power."

"I must get everything out of this new test to learn the bike and the new team and be ready to for the opener in Qatar. I have great fans and great sponsors and hope I can make them proud this year.”

Hiroshi Aoyama: “I am really happy to be joining the Drive M7 Aspar Team. It's a very professional team with a highly motivated group of staff who work hard every day to achieve the best possible results."

"I am looking forward to starting a new season with my new team and also with a new and important sponsor like Drive M7. Hopefully this new season that is about to start can be an enjoyable one for every single person connected to this project."

"We have a new challenge this season in the shape of the Open category, which is the future of MotoGP. 2014 will be an interesting and important season for us. I have a great team, a great bike and direct support from Honda, so I am sure it will be a good year.”



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PDriverTeamPoints
1Oscar PiastriMcLaren284
2Lando NorrisMcLaren275
3Max VerstappenRed Bull187
4George RussellMercedes172
5Charles LeclercFerrari151
6Lewis HamiltonFerrari109
7Andrea AntonelliMercedes64
8Alexander AlbonWilliams54
9Nico HülkenbergKick Sauber37
10Esteban OconHaas27
11Fernando AlonsoAston Martin26
12Lance StrollAston Martin26
13Isack HadjarRacing Bulls22
14Pierre GaslyAlpine20
15Liam LawsonRacing Bulls20
16Carlos SainzWilliams16
17Gabriel BortoletoKick Sauber14
18Yuki TsunodaRed Bull10
19Oliver BearmanHaas8
20Jack DoohanAlpine0
21Franco ColapintoAlpine0
PTeamPoints
1McLaren F1 Team559
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2Scuderia Ferrari HP260
         Poles: 1       Sprint wins: 1       GP wins: 0
3Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team236
         Poles: 1       Sprint wins: 0       GP wins: 1
4Oracle Red Bull Racing194
         Poles: 4       Sprint wins: 1       GP wins: 2
5Atlassian Williams Racing70
         Poles: 0       Sprint wins: 0       GP wins: 0
6Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team52
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7Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber51
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8Visa Cash App Racing Bulls45
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9MoneyGram Haas F1 Team35
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10BWT Alpine F1 Team20
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1Marc MarquezDucati Lenovo455
2Alex MarquezGresini Racing280
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4Marco BezzecchiAprilia Racing197
5Pedro AcostaRed Bull KTM164
6Franco MorbidelliPertamina Enduro VR46161
7Fabio Di GiannantonioPertamina Enduro VR46154
8Fermin AldeguerGresini Racing126
9Johann ZarcoCastrol Honda LCR114
10Fabio QuartararoMonster Energy Yamaha109
11Brad BinderRed Bull KTM91
12Raul FernandezTrackhouse Racing73
13Luca MariniHonda HRC Castrol72
14Maverick ViñalesKTM Tech369
15Enea BastianiniKTM Tech363
16Ai OguraTrackhouse Racing58
17Jack MillerPramac Racing52
18Joan MirHonda HRC Castrol46
19Alex RinsMonster Energy Yamaha45
20Jorge MartinAprilia Racing23
21Pol EspargaroKTM Tech316
22Miguel OliveiraPramac Racing10
23Takaaki NakagamiHRC Team10
24Lorenzo SavadoriAprilia Racing8
25Augusto FernandezYamaha Factory Racing6
26Somkiat ChantraIdemitsu Honda LCR1
27Aleix EspargaroHRC Team0
PTeamPoints
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4Red Bull KTM Factory Racing255
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5Aprilia Racing228
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6Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP154
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7Red Bull KTM Tech3148
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8Trackhouse MotoGP Team131
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9Honda HRC Castrol118
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10Honda LCR MotoGP115
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11Prima Pramac Racing65
         Poles: 0       Sprint wins: 0       GP wins: 0