Motocross renews supplier deal with Athena

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Infront Moto Racing, the operator of the Motocross World Championship (MXGP), has extended its supplier deal with Athena.

Contract:

• Athena supplies numerous teams with engine control units (ECUs) through its 'Get' brand
• The company to continue to receive trackside branding, under both the Athena and Get brand names
• Also staying for the 2023 season is Athena's sponsorship of the best rider of the year award

Context: Athena designs, develops and produces ECUs under its Get brand, a product that numerous teams in the series are supplied with. Among those signed up to the supply are Yamaha’s Maxime Renaux, as well as the Kawasaki, Honda and Fantic factory racing teams.

Comment:

Coming next: The MXGP season started on 12th March in Argentina, with the second round of the year coming this weekend in Sardinia.

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