Jorgensen rides red in 2003.

Brian Jorgensen has signed with Paulo Martin?s Tiscali Honda team to race a CRF450 in next season?s 250cc Grand Prix campaign.

Ranked at number eight in his debut 500cc season, the Dane was on the radar screens of many teams, but the bidding finally ended on Friday, when Jorgensen signed on the dotted line to join the Italian-based Tiscali squad alongside Slovenia?s Roman Jelen.

"Without a doubt, the Honda four-stroke is one of the bikes," said Jorgensen, who rode for Edo Racing Husqvarna this year, "I am stoked to race in the same class as the best riders on the GP scene. This is easily the biggest challenge of my career, and I will work harder than ever to be ready when the new season comes around."

The Dane is still handicapped by a minor injury at present, and will miss the end-of-season showcase to ensure that he is fit for the 2003 campaign.

"The Motocross of Nations will not happen for me," he confirmed, "I am not sure what Denmark is up to under the new circumstances but I will not be able to go due to my leg still healing."