The Forward Racing motorcycles, which will take part in the Moto2, MotoJunior, and WCR championships in 2026, were unveiled in Milan. All of Giovanni Cruzari's riders were present at Fifty-Five Milano, except for Stefano Nepa, who just switched from the Moto3 to the former JuniorGP and was recovering from an injury sustained when he fell training on a motocross bike.
The stars of the evening, along with WCR's Roberta Ponziani and Paola Ramos, were Jorge Navarro and Alex Escrig, the two middle class riders who were already on the team in 2025. They'll have a bike at their disposal which as been revamped, especially in terms of frame and suspension, with the aim of improving pure performance.
"I'm very happy to start the new season! The team has done a great job with the new bike. They've also taken another step forward with the colors. It's beautiful, and we're all excited and can't wait to get started! The presentation was very nice, in the company of all the sponsors and friends of the team. In a few days, we'll start testing, then we'll be ready for the first race in Thailand," Navarro said.
"We finally saw the new bike and, for me, it's the most beautiful Forward has presented in recent years, since I joined the team. It's aggressive, just the way I like it. The evening was really special, and we hope the season will be just as positive. We'll work hard to make sure it is. We're starting over immediately, following the same direction we ended with in 2025, with the aim of achieving the results we deserve. We'll give it our all to achieve all our goals. A heartfelt thank you to all our friends, sponsors, and partners who follow and support us with the same passion we have," Escrig commented.
"This event is the result of great teamwork and the fundamental support of our partners who continue to believe in the project and grow with us, season after season. Behind every bike that takes to the track is the daily work of the guys in the office, as well as those in the pits and on the track... a constant commitment, often far from the spotlight, but crucial to the development and strength of the team. It's thanks to this structure and these people that we can continue to invest, improve, and look to the future with ambition," the owner stated.
"The 2026 season represents an important step for us in terms of continuity and development. We've worked hard on the team structure and the technical evolution of the bikes, with the aim of becoming increasingly competitive in all the championships in which we compete. The confirmation of the Moto2 riders and the growth of our JuniorGP and WorldWCR projects are proof of a clear, long-term vision," Team Manager Martina Cruzari emphasized.