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Spaniard Sete Gibernau has re-signed to ride for Telefonica Movistar Honda through the 2005 season, reports Dorna Sports, the organizers of the FIM-sanctioned MotoGP World Championship.

Gibernau, 30, was quoted as saying he wanted to squash any rumors about his 2004 plans so he could concentrate on finishing the current season. He is second in the MotoGP point standings (with four wins) with four races left in the 2003 season.

The report made no mention of a future teammate for Gibernau. Currently, Ryuichi Kiyonari, a 20-year-old Japanese rider, is Gibernau’s teammate.