Nothing confirmed yet but it sure looks like that 58 year old Swedish engineer Thomas Gustavsson, "father" of the Husaberg team, will manage the EWC Husqvarna team next year. There may even be a “Varese CH-Racing Fabrizio Azzalin Team”. The team managed by Gustavsson was already sure of Renet (E2) and Oldrati (E1), while Mena, Ljunggren and Bellino are negotiating their ride for 2014. The formation of Azzalin could but repeat in the same way as this year with the young new Enduro championships Phillips (EJ) and Jamie McCanney (EY). The commitment of Husqvarna/KTM with Azzalin (CH-Racing) for 2014 would be based on a 3 year agreement made with BMW (then owners of Husqvarna) in 2011. The negotiation are still ongoing based on the willingness of the new Husqvarna owners to continue their collaborate with Azzalin in the recovery plan of Husqvarna despite the economic crisis. One hopes that the team Azzalin can continue to work and contribute to the success story of Husqvarna. From its headquarters in Cassinetta, the communication has been entrusted to Paul Carrubba, former Italian KTM marketing. The future will tell what will happen. In the mean time Husqvarna rider Seistola may got to Sherco or HM-Honda Zanardo. Spaniard Santolino has already signed with the Sherco.
There is a west coast Team in the works stay tune for a press release soon It is going to be a good year for Husky in offroad racing.
The Husabergs will be shelved for all teams at the end of October. All the Berg riders will switch to Huskys at that point.
