F.C.C. to continue as official clutch supplier to Moto2™
New three-year agreement sees the Japanese company renew and deepen their commitment from 2019-2021
Dorna Sports is delighted to announce that F.C.C. will remain as clutch supplier for the Moto2™ World Championship, with a new three-year agreement signed for 2019 to 2021. The company entered the intermediate class in 2013 and this renewal means F.C.C. remain on board as Moto2™ begins an exciting new era; strengthening their commitment to Championship.
F.C.C. are a world leader in clutch technology headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan. Founded in 1939, the company then began overseas development in 1988 and has since grown to include a network of 14 subsidiaries and 22 overseas production bases on 10 different countries. With a long history in motorsport, this renewed agreement to remain a partner Moto2™ adds another chapter to an incredible history of commitment to competition.
“This is a very honorable moment for the F.C.C.. The riders and staff who always do the best in race give us happiness and touch our heart. Utilizing the experience of clutch offering and technical support continuing from 2013, we will continue to contribute to the development of motorsports, with Moto2™ riders, staff and all motorsports fans.” says Toshimichi Matsuda, President of F.C.C. Co., Ltd..
“I’m delighted to see a company such as F.C.C. remain a partner of the Moto2™ World Championship,” says Danny Aldridge, MotoGP Technical Director. “With such a long history of involvement in motorsport and a reputation for excellence, they are the perfect supplier for the intermediate class of Grand Prix racing and we’re delighted to see them stay on board to play such an important role in this new era of Moto2.”