Joe Roberts is one of the highlights of the Moto2 class this year for many reasons. The American rider is leading the intermediate class and became the first American rider to lead a world championship after Nicky Hayden in the premier class.
With the entry of the Trackhouse Racing team into MotoGP, the presence of an American rider in the premier class could become a reality. With Joe Roberts’ recent results in Moto2, the Aprilia Racing satellite team has its eyes set on the American rider and putting these two pieces together would certainly be the ideal move for the USA.
John Hopkins, Joe Roberts’ mentor, spoke about the American rider’s good performances in recent races and his confidence in the Moto2 rider is growing, according to GPOne.
– I really believe that Joe can win the Moto2 World Championship. He’s got the talent, there’s no doubt about that, and now he’s got the experience, he just needs to gain confidence. If he believes in himself enough, I really believe he can win the title this year.
He added: ‘I think he can finish in the top three in the championship, which could guarantee him a place in MotoGP. I think the sport needs another American and he’s the only one who can do it for at least the next two years.