Paolo Alberto Flammini, managing director of FGSport® declared "We are really happy to welcome Alex Barros into WSBK(tm).

There can be no doubts as to his ability. Alex has already shown how competitive he can be on a superbike, so we can be certain that his arrival will make the SBK Superbike Championship® more exciting than ever and turn 2006 into one of the best seasons in the competition's history.

Alex's popularity at home will also boost the number of people following SBK Superbike World Championship® in South America.

We all wish Alex and Honda lots of luck for this new adventure."