Pepe World Aprilia 250GP rider Hector Barbera has today been confirmed as the Aspar Ducati team's rider of choice for the 2010 MotoGP World Championship just weeks after the squad struck a deal to run GP10 Desmosedicis.
The Valencian rider began his career under Martínez' guidance in 2002, then in the 125cc category. He continued the association when he moved up to 250cc the following year.
"I am very happy to be going to MotoGP, as to do so is the dream of every rider in the world. As a Valencian rider I am especially drawn to the idea of working in the Aspar Team project," said Barbera.
"Right now the Ducati is a very competitive bike; the factory won the World Championship two years ago and the team and myself have a strong desire to do well. The goal for the first season in the premier class will be to adapt to the new bike and team as soon as possible -in order to get the best results possible. Now I am going to focus on finishing this season, in which I have six races to go, and when the year is over we will begin work on the new project."
