September 12th, 2008 by R.J.

After one season together in MotoGP, Alex De Angelis and Fausto Gresini have recently signed a new contract for the upcoming 2009 MotoGP World Championship season.

De Angelis’ confirmation as a rider of the Faenza-based team is the result of their strengthened relationship and mutual confidence that has developed during the 2008 season. It has been a year in which Alex has demonstrated his potential, his willingness to gain experience and to grow in the top class of Motorcycle racing, achieving two fourth place finishes in Mugello and at the Sachsenring Grand Prix.

Alex De Angelis will be a name you will be hearing time and again in the upcoming season, you can count on it.