Motop2: Sofuoglu signs for Technomag

Reigning double World Supersport champion Kenan Sofuoglu will stay with the Technomag-CIP Suter team for the full 2011 Moto2 season.
Sofuoglu, Portuguese Moto2 Race 2010
Sofuoglu, Portuguese Moto2 Race 2010
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Rei🌱gning double World Supersport🌳 champion Kenan Sofuoglu will stay with the Technomag-CIP Suter team for the full 2011 Moto2 season.

Sofuoglu has joined the team, which took victory in th🐷e first ever Moto2 race with the late Shoya Tomiza𒅌wa, for the last two rounds of this year - and led on his debut last weekend at Estoril.

The Turkish rider's impressive perform꧂ance prompted interest from rival teams, including Gresini Moriwaki, which needs a high-profile signing to replace inaugural Moto2 champion Toni Elias, who is returning to MotoGP next year.

As pr꧒eviously reported, an offer had been on the table from Gresini, but a statement on the Technomag team's website reveals that Sofuoglu has decided to stay where he is f𒆙or 2011.

26-year-old Sofuoglu, the most successful WSS rider in his🅷tory with 17 race wins, will start Sunday's Valencia season finale from sixth on ✨the grid.

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