Monster Energy will become title sponsor of Kawasaki’s official MXGP program in 2014.

The Kawasaki Racing Team has announced that Monster Energy will be title sponsor of its FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship team in 2014.

In an extension of the energy drink giant’s support of Kawasaki teams, which already includes the US and Australian factory teams, Monster Eenrgy Kawasaki will field Frenchmen Gautier Paulin and Steven Frossard.

“Since I’ve been involved with the team, we’ve all worked hard to bring back KRT to the highest level,” said team manager Thierry Chizat Suzzoni. “Kawasaki has a long-term involvement with us, and during the past season we have been able to offer several GP victories to the company.

“We have scored GP wins with Gautier Paulin, now our goal is to fight for the World title and I’m sure that we have a good chance to enjoy many podiums with both Gautier and Steven Frossard. Now I’m pleased to introduce Monster Energy to our team, who have partnered with us in a multi-year agreement.

“I want to thank them for their support; I’m sure we have the right package to do even better in the coming seasons.”

Monster Energy’s Mitch Covington is delighted with the agreement.

“We’re really excited to be part of the Kawasaki Racing Team next season, involved with Thierry and the factory effort from Kawasaki,” he said. “Steven and Gautier are strong riders, they each have good chances in the championship, and we have a very strong team.

“We are really proud of Gautier’s results this year, he is a young and strong rider who can be there for many years and he fits the Monster Energy image. We also keep Steven in the family; I’m sure he will be very good for the brand and for the team.

“We have a strong relationship with Kawasaki in both USA and in Europe, and now have a worldwide base.”