The Pedercini Kawasaki team have signed Qatari rider Saeed Al Sulaiti for the 2016 World Superbike Championship season.
The 30-year-old, competed in the World Endurance Championship since 2010, will make his debut in World Superbike along side two-time Superstock champion Sylvain Barrier.
Backed by QMMF (Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation) Al Sulaiti will be aboard the Kawaskai Ninja ZX-10R.
"I‰Ûªm thankful to Pedercini Racing and QMMF who are providing a unique opportunity to race with the top riders and to get to learn a professional working method in a highly cohesive
team". Al Sulaiti said.
"My goal is to take this opportunity to boost my sporting ambitions and achieve better and better results throughout the season. I will certainly do my best to make 2016 an unforgettable year, the first of many more to follow!" he concluded.
Team Principle Lucio Pedercini added, "Al Sulaiti comes from a country that has shown great interest in our sport: placing
our trust in him we want to open the doors and to promote the popularity of motorsport in a region with high potential, but still few talented riders.
"Together with
Saeed, we will show that our cultures have in common the same commitment to achieve important results, we will improve together and
Saeed will be able to show his best. His bike is ready, and I can‰Ûªt wait to see him in action."
Main Photo Credit: Team Pedercini SM
