Laverty signs for Aprilia outfit

Eugene Laverty on the LCR Honda which he rode last season

Eugene Laverty has signed to ride for the Blusens Aprilia team in next year's 250cc world championship.

The Toomebridge rider has parted company with the LCR Honda team with whom he raced in the series in 2007.

The 21-year-old flew to Barcelona to finalise the deal this week and is looking forward to his second year competing in the class at world level.

He finished 25th in this year's championship with six points with his best finishes being two 14th places.