MATT Roberts will be the new face of MotoGP on our TV screens.
The former Huddersfield student and self-confessed motorcycle nut has been promoted to head the BBC coverage.
Matt, who has been a member of the BBC team since 2006, will start his new role as presenter at the first race of the season in Qatar in March.
He has previously worked as a pit-lane reporter and as a part-time presenter but is now delighted with his big chance.
“This is a sport I am very passionate about and the opportunity to share it with the TV audience is a very exciting prospect,” said 32-year-old Matt.
Every race in the 2011 season will be shown live on BBC Two with MotoGP Extra following the race on the red button.
Charlie Cox and Steve Parrish will continue in the commentary box with Azi Farni joining the team as pit-lane reporter.
Matt, a former All Saints Catholic College and Greenhead College student, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have been asked to front the MotoGP coverage on the BBC this year.
