Alex Marquez, younger brother of current MotoGP points leader Marc Marquez, has impressed in the Moto3 season in 2014 and so will race with Marc VDS Racing in Moto2 through 2016.
The 18-year-old Spaniard will race alongside current Moto2 series' leader and compatriot Tito Rabat.
Marquez has scored two Moto3 race wins in 2014 and currently sits in second place in the Moto3 standings, just 13 points behind points leader Jack Miller.
"I am so proud and excited to announce I am joining Marc VDS Racing Team in Moto2 for the next two years," said Marquez. "It is very important for me because I am changing class with a fantastic team and a strong teammate. I have been working hard to be here and I want to thank the Marc VDS Racing Team for their trust in me. But now it's time to focus on Moto3, we are in the most important moment of the season and our mission is to fight for the championship."
"It has always been our goal to bring young riders into Moto2, and Alex Marquez is the perfect fit for us," said Team Principal Michael Bartholemy. "He has shown he has both the talent and the drive to succeed with some impressive performances over the past two years, which are the attributes we want as we look towards the future. Having Tito Rabat alongside him and an experienced team behind him will help with Alex's transition from Moto3 to Moto2 next year. I am confident that in 2016 he will be ready to step up and spearhead our World Championship campaign."
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