Paris Hilton launching own race team

A new clothing line or fragrance media princess, Paris Hilton will front her own 125 Grand Prix team next season.

Joining up with the existing BQR team, the new SuperMartxé VIP by Paris Hilton team will field three-time 125 race winner, Sergio Gadea and rookie Maverick Viñales. The latter joining the World ranks after taking titles in 2010 Spanish and European 125cc championships.

The daughter of the Hilton hotel tycoon, more prominently known through choice media appearances, adds her name to the team which will see the talented technical collaboration of Christian Lundberg and Rossano Brazzi, Brazzi well-known in aiding Rossi to his 125 glorys.

2011 marks the final running of the 125cc class before the two-stroke series is replaced by four-stroke singles in 2012.