Jorge Lorenzo and Shark Helmets confirm partnership in MotoGP
Spain’s triple MotoGP World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo, and Shark, the French helmet manufacturer, are very pleased to announce the signature of a three-year partnership in MotoGP.
Jorge Lorenzo will be wearing the Race-R PRO, Shark’s flagship product, in all races. This model, symbolic of the French helmet brand, is acknowledged to be one of the safest on the market. It features unrivalled optical properties and incomparable aerodynamics. Nowadays, the Race-R PRO is best known in motorcycle World Championships, with over 150 podiums to its credit.
Jorge Lorenzo, five-times World Champion
“I am very proud to be tackling the forthcoming seasons with such a prestigious brand as Shark, which has a long history in MotoGP. For me, this represents a most exciting challenge and I am quite sure that, together, we will form a great team. I really hope that I can reward all this confidence they have placed in me with some major successes.”
Chairman of SHARK, Patrick Francois
“We are very proud of the trust that Jorge Lorenzo has placed in our brand and in our helmets by joining the Shark Racing Team for the forthcoming seasons of MotoGP. Having the chance to work with such a high-level experienced rider is a real opportunity for our brand, as his skills will enable us to push back the technical boundaries of our products.
“Jorge is aware that thanks to our leading position in the market for motorcycle equipment, we will be applying all our knowhow and expertise to every race in order to support him and fulfil all his expectations. We are certain that the quality of our products will meet with his full satisfaction and that this partnership will lead us all onward to resounding victories during the seasons to come!”
With over 25 years’ experience, the French brand Shark is one of the world market leaders for motorcycle helmets. As ever, Shark relies on feedback from its riders in order to constantly innovate and to produce, every year, a wide range of helmets that are high-performance, safe, up-to-the-minute and accessible to every motorcyclist.
