Onde 2000
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| 2009 name | Grupo Francisco Hernando Ducati Team |
|---|---|
| Base |  Madrid, Spain |
| Principal | Angel Nieto Jr |
| Rider(s) | 59 Sete Gibernau |
| Motorcycle | Ducati Desmosedici GP9 |
| Tyres | Bridgestone |
Onde 2000 is a motorcycle racing team previously masa competing in the 125 cc road racing Grand Prix world championship. The team withdrew from MotoGP after 8 races in the 2009 season due to financial difficulties.
In 2009, the team competed in 6 races under the name Grupo Francisco Hernando Ducati Team and using a Ducati Desmosedici motorcycle.[1]
History
2008
The team was officially launched early in 2008, running two bikes in the 125 cc Grand Prix category. The team entered two KTM motorcycles, ridden by Pablo Nieto and Raffaele de Rosa.[2]
2009
Onde 2000 stepped up to the MotoGP class in 2009 with the Spanish rider Sete Gibernau riding a Ducati Desmosedici.[3] however financial problems restricted them to 6 rounds ending with the US GP with a best result of 11th at the Spanish Grand Prix.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.twowheelsblog.com/tag/onde+2000 Archived 2011-07-17 at the Wayback Machine>
- ^ "Onde 2000 KTM team officially launched in Madrid". MotoGP.com. Dorna Sports. 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ^ "Gibernau makes return official in Valencia presentation". motogp.com. 23 October 2008.
- ^ "Gibernau left in limbo as Grupo Francisco Hernando withdraw from MotoGP". motogp.com. 13 July 2009.
External links
- Onde 2000 Team Official website