Another hallowed name is to make a return to the Grand Prix paddock. At Silverstone, Dakota Mamola, son of famed former 500 GP winner Randy Mamola, is to replace Nico Terol.
Terol is absent due to illness, the Spaniard suffering a mystery metabolic disorder, which is causing extreme muscle fatigue. While Terol undergoes treatment, Mamola will take his place, with Terol hoping to make a return at Misano, two weeks after Silverstone.
Mamola has been racing in the Spanish CEV Moto2 championship with the GRT racing team. The 19-year-old is currently in 11th place, having scored 18 points at two races at the Motorland Aragon circuit.
In 2013, Mamola raced in the European 600 Superstock championship, ending in 19th place with 28 points. The youngster has been receiving technical support from Aspar in the CEV, so he is a natural choice to replace Terol.
The interesting question is under what nationality Dakota Mamola will be entered. The youngster is racing in the CEV under a Belgian license, as his mother is Belgian, and organizing the paperwork to compete in the CEV is easier with a European license.
When Mamola raced in the European Superstock license, he raced with a Spanish license, having done most of his racing in Spain.
Given Randy Mamola’s fame throughout the world as an American racer, doubtless Dorna would like to have Randy’s son Dakota racing on his American passport. Whether this can be arranged in time for Silverstone remains to be seen.
Source: Team Aspar; Photo: Shooterbikes
This article was originally published on MotoMatters, and is republished here on Asphalt & Rubber with permission by the author.
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