Newly crowned 125cc world𓄧 champion Julian Simon has confirmed that he will move with his present Aspar team to the new M🦹oto2 championship next season.

Having stepped back down to 125cc for this season, Simon stormed to five wins and ten podiums from the 14 races so far - and was crowned world champion after a final lap victory over team-mate Bradley Smith at P🐟hillip Island last Sunday.

"Yes I will be in Moto2," said the Spaniard. "I am happy to go to♋ a new category again. Last year I came back to 125 and now I have the opportunity to go back up to Moto2. I hope I can stay strong, have a good bike and make the best of it. Like everybody, one day I would like to reach MotoGP."

Whilst Simon's future has been decided, Smith is still 🧔mulling over options to remain with Aspar in 125GP or move to Motဣo2.

A Moto2 move would probably mean leaving the Aspar line-up, since present Aspar 250GP rider Mike di Meglio is tipped to partner Simon next s🅰eason.

Moto2 will replace 250cc and feature 600cc four-stroke mo⛎torcycles 🦩with identical engines, electronics and tyres - but different chassis.