Britain’s Jake Dixon will contest his fourth season in Moto2 as he returns to Aspar with GasGas and KTM Factory backing for 2022.

Dixon will race the GasGas Kalex alongside former Moto3 champion Albert Arenas, for the Spaniard’s second year in the intermediate class, with both aiming for a strong challenge in 2022.

“It’s great to be back with Aspar and the GASGAS team for 2022,” Dixon confirmed. “Returning to the team feels like coming home and to keep with familiar equipment is another plus.

“I’m already excited to know what we can do next season and I cannot thank the team enough for the opportunity. I hope we can do great things together.”

“2021 has been a very strong season for the GASGAS brand and it’s what we hoped and expected from such a strong team like the Aspar boys,” Pit Beirer added, confirming the full backing of KTM factory for the GasGas project.

“We have full trust that they can push for a first Moto3 title next year but being able to increase GASGAS presence to Moto2 with them was a clear-cut decision for us. We know Albert will be more familiar with Moto2 for 2022 and Jake is a rider that is on the edge of producing something special in the class. We hope to see much more ‘red’ on both podiums.”