The original engine began life as a set of engine crankcases back in 2006. Initial results were inconclusive and the project stuttered along. In mid 2007 the Aztec GP project was born. This was an accidental "meeting of minds" between people from the world of F1 and Moto GP. All shared a common vision. To produce a machine to compete at the highest level, unconstrained by other manufacturers.

Initial funding was raised in order to bring the team to life. The now refined engine, was fitted into a donor chassis with additional support from an early partner program. In the teams first outing at the end of 2007, James Folkard rode the machine to 3rd overall at the Champion of clubs event at Pembry.

As with all new start teams, the early days were unchartered waters. However with eyes wide open the team waded into the cloudy new seas. As a small fish, the objectives for the 2008 125cc GP season were clear. Build a machine that could be developed to compete at the highest level, but more importantly create a team that would function at the highest level, Moto GP.

James Folkard joined the newly formed Aztec GP team for the 2008 season and set about putting the machine through its paces. At the mid point of the season James’ unquestionable talents had grown along with physical presence. By mutual consent all concerned agreed that a career in the larger capacity classes was where his future lay.

Not wishing to waste the fantastic work that James had done, development continued in the experienced hands of Phil Desborough. Phil bought new dimensions to the program, least of all in his waistline! With many years of competition at all levels including GP, the momentum of the team was maintained. A major crash at Croft enforced Phil’s retirement and the task of finding a new rider began.

For the final round of 2008, Edward Rendell joined Aztec GP. The team had now really "gelled" with the recent arrival of Dave Russell. It was going to be vital that the rider would adjust to the new environment. Edward had recently won the Thundersport GP3 championship, however he had not seen experienced the pressures of the BSB paddock or performed to 30,000 people before.

The whole event was a major success for Aztec and Edward. He achieved the teams best qualifying position and performed well in the race, challenging for a top 10 position. Edward continues as the teams rider for 2009 with some exciting developments being introduced through the season, including the all new Aztec GP chassis, revised engine configuration and innovative electronics package.