Chris Martin will have the backing of Clarence Seedorf, the Dutch international, in his campaign for the 125cc motorcycle world championship this season.
The 22-year-old Yorkshireman has been signed by the race team backed by the Milan player, who will officially launch the outfit in Milan this evening.
Martin won the British 125cc title last season and impressed his new Spanish-based team with his performance at the final round of the European championship at Cartagena. Seedorf Racing signed Martin to race an Aprilia in this year's 16-round 125cc world championship although he had only competed in two grands prix.
"The team were really keen to get me on board and I've felt wanted ever since they first approached me," Martin said. "I should have full factory support from Aprilia and I'm delighted to have this opportunity."
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