THE FORWARD RACING TEAM REVEALS THE LIVREA 2018

Tonight the Forward Racing Team presented the new riders, new livery, main sponsor and partners of 2018 at "San Pietro Milano", in Corso Buonos Aires in Milan. The presentation was held by Zoran Filicic, renowned Sky commentator of the Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships. A large number of journalists, financiers, supporters and guests, not only in person, but also online from all over the world, attended a different evening, which combined elegance and professionalism with fun and humor; an evening in which the Forward Racing Team greeted 2017, to welcome the new season. The team based in Switzerland presented its new riders, who will compete during the 2018 season at the Moto2 World Championship: Stefano Manzi, a young talent belonging to the famous Valentino Rossi school, the VR46 Riders Academy, and Eric Granado, currently unique Brazilian rider in the world of cars / motorcycles. After his first season in the Moto2 class in the Sky VR46 team, Stefano Manzi, who is incredibly hungry to learn and perfect himself. The talented eighteen year old Italian has a great desire to grow in order to build a solid path together with the new team. Meanwhile, Eric Granado, who emerged victorious from this 2017, which saw him climb the top step of the podium not only in the European Moto2 ​​Championship, but also in the Brazilian Superbike championship, returns to the Moto2 world championship level with new awareness and a lot of determination. The goal is to enrich his skills in each of the 19 races of the next season. At the same time the collaboration with the VR46 Riders Academy continues, which consists  in a close relationship with the team, together with its owner, Giovanni Cuzari. The Forward Racing Team is supported by numerous partners, sponsors and technical supporters, first of all 4:20TheClub.com, which since this season has become the new main sponsor of the team. The combination of these two companies finds its foundations in the values ​​that both have the desire to transmit: teamwork, continuous aim to improve and a lifestyle based on genuineness. In this regard, Forward Team wants to take the opportunity to express immense gratitude to 4:20TheClub.com, the sponsors, the various technical partners, and all the supporters because without their extraordinary commitment and admirable dedication, the whole project would not be achievable.

Stefano Manzi -  STEFANO MANZI "I am very happy to be part of the Forward Racing Team. The 2018 project is really interesting, and being a protagonist makes me really happy. It will be a season full of novelty, where I will work to grow as a rider and also to improve myself; I will be part of a new team of competent technicians and I look forward to get to know my new teammate, with whom I am sure I can create a good relationship. Finally, I can not wait to get back on track for next week's tests. I thank everyone for being here, first and foremost Giovanni, who created this special night and I wish everyone a good evening ".

Eric Granado -  I'm really very happy to have the chance to return to the Moto2 world after winning the European Championship title. The added value is to re-enter this world with a professional and competent team like the Forward Racing Team. I got to know the guys in the garage and I have to say that I feel very comfortable with them, so I can not wait to get back on track. Now the goal is to take the pace of the World Championship and gain experience with the new bike. I am determined more than ever and it is as if this winter seemed infinite to me, precisely because I am looking forward to the season. During the tests I want to do as many laps as possible to accumulate the most kilometers in order to arrive competitive at the first race in Qatar. I really want to thank the entire team, especially Giovanni, for the great opportunity and all the sponsors who give us the best support".

Giovanni Cuzari - Team Owner "We are obviously excited about this new season full of news, starting with the riders, with whom I am convinced that we can grow a lot, up to the main sponsor, 4:20TheClub.com, in person of Giovanni Merlo, who became a integral part to our team. This year, we also become a little more international with Eric Granado, a young Brazilian with a great desire to express his skills, but despite this also continues the special collaboration with the VR46 Riders Academy and our other newcomer, Stefano Manzi, who has already faced an entire championship and who therefore will have the chance to work with us to improve even further. I thank all investors for the trust placed in us. Both with our main sponsor and with our riders we have long-term agreements and this will give us the opportunity to express ourselves at our best ". MILENA KOERNER This winter has certainly been a period rich of changes. However, the project we are working on is truely exciting and involves a fantastic group of technicians. During the last months I had the chance to get to know our riders and I am sure that we can achieve great things together. I expect a consistent growth from both of them. In any case, as a team we will give our all in order to support our riders in the best possible way.  It goes without saying that a special thanks goes to all our partners, even more after such an amazing night, because without their precious help all this would not be possible.   Giovanni MERLO "I am very proud of the collaboration with the Forward Racing Team and Giovanni Cuzari. Our companies are based on the same values: teamwork, a healthy and genuine lifestyle and the constant desire to improve. This certainly struck me a lot and I do not deny that I was fascinated by the ambitious project, because it reflects perfectly with everything that our ideals stand for. I am convinced that 4: 20TheClub.com / Forward Racing Team is a promising combination that will bring both great satisfaction from many points of view.