Source: Husqvarna.

Husqvarna has signed Christophe Pourcel to contest the 2015 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in the 450 Class for Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing.

“We tested the bike last week and I had a good thing going with Bobby [Hewitt] and Robert Jonas,” Pourcel explained. “They made me feel very comfortable with the team. The test of the bike went very good – that is why we made the decision to go this way.

“They believe in me and that was a big part of my decision to join the team. The 450 has always suited me; I’ve been riding a 250 for a long time and I feel it’s best for me to go back to a 450 and compete. I look forward to the opportunity for a future with the team.”

Pourcel will compete on board an FC 450 for the 12-round season, joining Husqvarna regulars Jason Anderson, Zach Bell, Martin Davalos and Zach Osborne in the outdoors.