Scott Redding transitions to Bonovo Action BMW for the 2024 WorldSBK season. What it means for the future of WorldSBK.
In an unexpected turn of events, the 2020 WorldSBK runner-up, Scott Redding, is set to switch gears from his current factory BMW position to the Bonovo Action BMW team. This move pairs him alongside Garrett Gerloff and positions Michael van der Mark with Toprak Razgatlioglu, rekindling their 2020 partnership with Yamaha.
These strategic rider changes are raising eyebrows and generating excitement as fans anticipate a thrilling season. Especially with Razgatlioglu and van der Mark – the duo that previously secured victories for Yamaha – now at the forefront of BMW’s ambitions. The hope is that this reunion will propel the German manufacturers to unparalleled success.
The Bonovo Action BMW team also stands to benefit from the shakeup. With Scott Redding replacing Loris Baz, the team is set to bring a fresh competitive edge. Considering Redding’s outstanding performance this year, notably clinching fourth place at Donington Park, and Gerloff’s recent achievements like snagging BMW’s first pole in two years, this partnership promises some adrenaline-pumping races.
Dr. Markus Schramm, the Director of BMW Motorrad, couldn’t contain his enthusiasm about the new team allocations. He praised Scott Redding for his dedication to the BMW Motorrad World Superbike project, emphasizing his invaluable racing experience. Schramm’s comments underscored BMW’s strategy of evenly distributing their top talents across two robust teams, believing such a setup would foster a heightened internal competitive spirit, thereby uplifting the overall performance standards.
Additionally, Schramm took a moment to highlight the critical link between the factory and the teams. By emphasizing close collaboration with BMW Motorrad Motorsport engineers, he believes that direct feedback from the riders will drive continuous and collective enhancements to the motorcycles. Ultimately, this harmonious relationship will edge BMW closer to the WorldSBK pinnacle.
Lastly, Schramm expressed his gratitude to Loris Baz, who will bid farewell to the World Superbike project after the current season. He recognized the two seasons Baz raced for the Bonovo Action BMW team and wished him the best in his future endeavors.
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