Stoner confirmed starter in MotoGP

Australian Casey Stoner has been confirmed as riding for the LCR team in 2006 as the squad makes the move up to the MotoGP class.
Stoner, who had been linked to a seat with Honda in MotoGP for some time, will race with the squad with which he almost took the 250 class title this season, and the team will receive backing from HRC.
Stoner, who had been linked to a seat with Honda in MotoGP for some time, will race with the squad with which he almost took the 250 class title this season, and the team will receive backing from HRC.