Portuguese GP - 125s: Bradl to finish season with Blusens

Stefan Bradl has secured a full-time ride in the 125cc world championship for the rest of the season as a reward for his performances in his few wildcard appearances so far.

The 17-year-old German, who has raced on occasion for the Blusens Aprilia squad, will replace Hugo van den Berg on the team's regular second bike, after taking a career-best seventh place at Misano last time out.

Bradl will switch to Stefan Kiefer's new 125cc squad for next season, and his team-mate was confirmed as countryman Robin Lasser, during the build-up to the Portuguese Grand Prix.

Elsewhere in the paddock, defending champions Aspar Aprilia have confirmed the signing of Spanish teenager Pere Tutusaus alongside Sergio Gadea for 2008.

World championship contender Hector Faubel has also re-signed with the team, but is likely to be moved up to the 250cc squad next season is Alex de Angelis makes his expected graduation to Moto GP.

Finally, KTM have signed deals to provide customer bikes to three teams for next year, although boss Harald Bartol would not say who just yet.