Husqvarna confirm 2014 Moto3 entry

An offshoot to the current Red Bull KTM Ajo team run by Aki Ajo, the 'Red Bull Husqvarna Factory Racing' squad is more a branding exercise than anything else, as the new team will more than likely run the same KTM engines as the other Red Bull-backed, Ajo-run team.

Britain's Danny Kent and Niklas Ajo will serve as the Husqvarna team riders. Karel Hanika and Australia's Jack Miller will race under Red Bull KTM colours.

Kent was originally listed as a KTM rider on the provisional Moto3 entry list, but Kent's entry was rebranded as Husqvarna Factory Racing after that list was released by the FIM.

"Running Husqvarna in the Moto3 World Championship will bring considerable interest to both the category and the brand, said Stefan Pierer, KTM (And Husqvarna) AG CEO.

"With its history of 110 years the Husqvarna brand is highly known throughout the world of racing. The Moto3 stage will give a further boost to grow Husqvarna stronger than ever. We're looking forward to see great competition next year."

Pit Beirer, head of Husqvarna Motorsport, added: "After our strong commitment to offroad competition, entering the Moto3 World Championship is a new milestone in the history of Husqvarna."

"With the full support of Mr. Pierer and the Husqvarna Motorcycles Board of Directors, we are extremely excited about this new project. We will bring the best people and all the necessary energies together to give the project the success it deserves.

"Danny Kent will be our official factory rider, with Niklas Ajo our official support rider. Both hugely talented young racers, we are looking forward to the start of Husqvarna's new journey into Grand Prix Road Racing."

Images: KTM