Carl Fogarty, a true Superbike legend, will be involved in the British Superbike Championship (BSB) this year as the team principal for Advocates Racing.

The former rider was a four-time Superbike World Champion with Ducati in the 1990s, retiring in 2000 after suffering multiple injuries in a crash at Phillip Island.

Now 59, Fogarty is making his return to racing in a managerial role in BSB. Advocates Racing, led by Lecha Khouri, will be using Ducati bikes and working in collaboration with Jackson Racing.

Speaking to the official championship website, Fogarty commented: ‘I love the racing in BSB. Of the three championships I follow – MotoGP, World Superbikes and BSB, it is my favourite one. That’s because of how close the racing is, the nature of the circuits that they race on, the power of the bikes and the way that the electronics don’t interfere with the riders, they control it and I can relate to that from when I raced. I’m happy to be part of this and with my racing knowledge and experience, being involved with this race team is incredibly exciting’.

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The PBM Ducati team has confirmed that Glenn Irwin will remain as their sole rider for the 2025 British Superbike (BSB) season, solidifying his place in the team with a fresh two-year contract. This extension marks Irwin’s third consecutive season with PBM and secures his spot through 2026, as he intensifies his pursuit of his first BSB title.

The Northern Irishman, a formidable contender in recent BSB seasons, has finished in the top three for three consecutive years. He narrowly missed out on the championship in 2023, losing by just 0.5 points to his then-teammate Tommy Bridewell, and concluded the 2024 season in third behind Bridewell and Kyle Ryde. For 2025, he’ll be back on the Ducati Panigale V4 R—a bike that has claimed three titles since its debut in 2019, boasting a strong 50% title success rate.

PBM Racing’s co-owner, Jordan Bird, expressed excitement over Irwin’s continued presence on the team. “It is fantastic that we can announce that Glenn will remain with the PBM Racing Team for the next two seasons,” Bird said. “This season was a big year for us, and I am proud of what we have all achieved in our first full season together. Now we are focused on the new season, working hard behind the scenes to come out fighting for the Championship in 2025.”

Irwin’s journey with PBM began in 2017 when he transitioned from the British Supersport class to BSB. He briefly left PBM in 2019, competing with Quattro Plant Kawasaki and later TAS Racing BMW, before joining Honda Racing UK in 2020. After three successful seasons with Honda, including a close second-place finish in 2022, he rejoined PBM with renewed determination.

In a bid to sharpen his focus on the BSB championship, Irwin recently announced his departure from road racing, specifically stepping away from events like the North West 200. This decision underscores his commitment to securing his first BSB crown.

As the 2025 season approaches, Irwin and PBM are aiming to capture the team’s tenth BSB title, with Irwin embracing the role of PBM’s sole rider for a second straight season. With consistency and a fierce determination, both Irwin and PBM are setting their sights on championship glory.

O conteúdo Glenn Irwin Secures Two-Year Deal with PBM Ducati, Eyes 2025 BSB Championship Glory aparece primeiro em M Sports.

British Superbike fans, brace yourselves: Leon Haslam is making a high-profile return to Ducati for the 2025 BSB season, signing with Moto Rapido Racing in a bid to claim his second championship title. Known as the “Pocket Rocket,” Haslam, a former 2018 BSB champion, has spent the past season with ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad, where he finished ninth. Now, he’s reuniting with Ducati, the brand where his Superbike journey began back in 2003, with hopes of delivering Moto Rapido Racing its first-ever BSB crown.

Reflecting on his Ducati comeback, Haslam couldn’t hide his enthusiasm: “I am super excited for next year, returning to Ducati where it all started. My first BSB race win and World Championship podium were with Ducati—it’s where my Superbike career truly began.” Haslam’s history with Ducati is storied; he scored ten wins on the machine from 2004 to 2007, making this reunion a thrilling prospect for fans and team alike.

Moto Rapido Racing team owner Steve Moore expressed confidence in Haslam as the rider to bring home the title. “I’m thrilled to secure Leon for our 2025 challenge,” Moore said. “We’re already aligned on what he needs from the Ducati, and we’re putting together the bike and team to ensure he can win races. Leon is as intense and focused as I am; together, I believe we can be a winning combination.”

With Haslam’s experience and the team’s shared determination, Moto Rapido Racing is starting preparations early, aiming to dominate in 2025. As Haslam prepares to push through the winter training season, he’s laser-focused on hitting the ground running, eyeing another British Superbike title. With Ducati and the “Pocket Rocket” fired up, the 2025 BSB season promises electrifying action for racing fans.

O conteúdo Leon Haslam Reunites with Ducati: The ‘Pocket Rocket’ Aims for 2025 BSB Glory with Moto Rapido Racing aparece primeiro em M Sports.

What an absolutely brilliant weekend of the British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch, with the fight for the title being carried out literally until the last lap of the final race of the weekend.

Yesterday on the British circuit, it was possible to see the now former champion Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) having a fierce battle with Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) and all with the title at stake.

The balance was so great that the fight continued until very close to the end, where Ryde would end up winning just four corners from the end against his rival, who was then leading the championship.

In the end, Ryde managed to triumph and win the title against the «King» of 2023, by just 0.296s, in a battle that will certainly go down in the records as one of the most exciting of all time in the category!

Even better is to see for yourself a battle of true titans, and what a delight it was for motorcycling fans!

O conteúdo Video: Don’t blink! The breathtaking, epic BSB finale, with the battle between Kyle Ryde and Tommy Bridewell until the last lap for the title aparece primeiro em M Sports.

The 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) was decided by the narrowest of margins, with Kyle Ryde claiming the championship by just one point after a thrilling battle with defending champion Tommy Bridewell. The final race, consisting of 20 intense laps on the Brands Hatch circuit, gave Ryde, an OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing rider, his first title in the category.

At the start of the race, Bridewell took the lead from pole position, closely followed by Andrew Irwin, who made a remarkable start from seventh place to second. Ryde, meanwhile, established himself in third, while Hager PBM Ducati’s Glenn Irwin began to press and overtook Ryde in the first few laps.

Andrew Irwin tried to resist his brother Glenn’s advance, but the latter managed to overtake both Honda Racing UK riders to take the lead on lap six. Ryde, determined to stay in the fight for the title, overtook Andrew Irwin at the Sheene corner shortly afterwards and began to chase Glenn Irwin and Bridewell.

Shortly afterwards, Ryde made a series of decisive overtakes on Bridewell and Glenn Irwin, taking the lead of the race. Although he managed to open up a slight advantage, Bridewell responded quickly, setting a new lap record at the Brands Hatch circuit with a time of 1’24.759, and regained the lead on the following lap, overtaking Ryde at the Stirlings corner.

The duel between the two drivers continued until the end of the race, in a constant exchange of positions that kept the fans engaged as the race unfolded. Ryde managed to take the lead several times at the Hawthorn corner, but Bridewell, with his characteristic maneuver at Stirlings, regained first place. The race became even more heated in the final laps, just as it had in the second race of the weekend.

On the last lap, Ryde made the decisive move on Hawthorn with just three corners remaining. Bridewell, pushing to the limit, was unable to overtake in the final corner, crossing the finish line just 0.296 seconds behind Ryde.

With the result of the previous race reversed, Ryde secured the title by just one point, the same gap that had separated them at the start of the day.

The final podium of the season was completed by Ryan Vickers, while Danny Kent and Max Cook finished fourth and fifth respectively. Josh Brookes was sixth, with Glenn and Andrew Irwin taking seventh and ninth, separated by Charlie Nesbitt. Billy McConnell rounded off the top-10.

This victory marks a historic moment in the career of Kyle Ryde, who became British Superbike champion for the first time after a season marked by intense battles and a truly memorable end to the championship.

Top dez do Bennetts British Superbike Championship:

1. Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 487 pontos
2. Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 486
3. Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 382
4. Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 373
5. Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 349
6. Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 261
7. Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda) 261
8. Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) 249
9. Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) 228
10. Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) 226

O conteúdo Kyle Ryde wins BSB by one point after epic duel with Bridewell at Brands Hatch aparece primeiro em M Sports.

The British Superbike Championship is continuing at a good pace and this weekend is its final round at Brands Hatch. And yesterday, during qualifying, there was a spectacular and fortunately not serious moment for Glenn Irwin, with a crash that fortunately had no major consequences.

Third in the championship, Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) crashed during qualifying, as we said, and that crash limited him severely in terms of his position on the starting grid, where he came 15th, but that was a minor problem, especially after what happened on the circuit, with an apparent crash.

Fortunately, and despite everything, the driver was deemed fit to race, and got up without seeming to have any problems, apart from the scare:

O conteúdo Video: Glenn Irwin’s high-speed BSB crash at Brands Hatch aparece primeiro em M Sports.

The British Superbike Championship is entering the decisive phase of the season, with the latest round taking place at Cadwell Park this past weekend. With races held on Sunday and Monday in a slightly unusual format, the winners were Kyle Ryde and Tommy Bridewell.

In the first race on Sunday, Ryde (OMG Grilla Yamaha Racing) quickly overtook Jason O’Halloran, who started from pole position, to take the lead. Although O’Halloran, riding for Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki, tried to fight back, Ryde secured the lead for good by the end of the first lap.

From there, Ryde built a small but solid margin, while O’Halloran dropped further down the order. Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda) moved up to second but couldn’t close the gap to Ryde, finishing 0.791s behind the winner. Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) took third, with Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) and Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) rounding out the top five ahead of O’Halloran.

On Monday, it was Bridewell’s turn to shine. He made a strong start, taking the lead on the first lap, while Ryde settled into third and took several laps to pass Jackson.

Once Ryde managed to overtake Jackson, he challenged Bridewell but couldn’t close the gap. Bridewell capitalized on a small mistake by Ryde and crossed the finish line 0.219s ahead of his rival. Jackson completed the podium, with Nesbitt in fourth and Irwin in fifth.

Ryde capped off the weekend with the best overall result, winning the third race. He made the holeshot from second place and immediately took the lead.

Although he was overtaken by Ryan Vickers, Ryde regained the position shortly after when the OMG Grilla Yamaha Racing rider crashed. From there, Ryde controlled the race to the finish. This time, Bridewell followed closely, finishing 0.702s behind Ryde. Jackson once again took third place, with Nesbitt in fourth and Irwin in fifth.

Race 1 results:

Race 2 results:

Race 3 results:

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Francesco Bagnaia demonstrated his dominance in the Lenovo Race of Champions in Misano, a showcase event featuring 15 Ducati riders from MotoGP, World Superbike, and the British Superbike Championship (BSB) riding the same bike: the new Panigale V4. As the current leader of the MotoGP World Championship, Bagnaia made it clear he was the class of the field.

From the start, Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven, WSBK) failed to capitalize on his pole position and was quickly overtaken by Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo, MotoGP) and Nicolò Bulega (Aruba.it, WSBK). Iannone managed to recover to second place on the opening lap, but Bagnaia consolidated his lead.

Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac, MotoGP) had a challenging first lap, falling to the back of the pack after two off-track excursions. Meanwhile, Marc Márquez (Gresini, MotoGP) made notable progress, moving from sixth to fourth place.

At the front, Bagnaia managed to build a small lead, but was under constant pressure from Iannone and Bulega. With three laps to go, the top two were separated by less than a second, leaving the race open.

However, on the penultimate lap, Bagnaia managed to break away from Iannone, securing the victory. Iannone held on to second place, finishing 1.462s behind Bagnaia. Bulega and Márquez battled for the final podium position, but a controversial incident occurred on the last corner. Bulega and Márquez may have made contact, causing Bulega to crash and allowing Márquez to claim the last podium spot.

Marco Bezzecchi and his VR46 teammate Fabio Di Giannantonio rounded out the top five. Martín managed to recover to ninth place, while double Superbike World Champion Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Ducati) finished in 12th.

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The Lenovo Race of Champions is taking place this Saturday in Misano, one of the highlights of the World Ducati Week. Fifteen riders associated with the Borgo Panigale manufacturer will compete against each other on the track.

This friendly event features all riders on identical bikes, the Panigale V4. There will be riders from MotoGP, World Superbike Championship, and also from the British Superbike Championship (BSB), Rory Skinner – some from independent teams and others from factory teams.

Andrea Iannone (Team GoEleven, WSBK) will start from pole position. Yesterday he surprised in qualifying by beating the two-times MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team, MotoGP) by just 0.050s.

The Race of Champions is scheduled for this Saturday, July 27, at 17:00 (CET time). You can follow it live in this article.

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This weekend, 15 Ducati riders are competing in the Lenovo Race of Champions at Misano, part of the World Ducati Week. On Friday afternoon, Andrea Iannone clinched pole position, beating MotoGP double world champion Francesco Bagnaia.

All riders are on identical Panigale V4s. Iannone set the fastest lap of 1m35.051s around 2 minutes and 45 seconds from the end, surpassing Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team, MotoGP), who was leading. Iannone, riding for Team GoEleven in World Superbike, edged out Bagnaia by just 40 thousandths of a second.

At the time, the third place was held by Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46, MotoGP), who remained in that position. The Italian was 0.236s off pole and completes the first row of the grid.

Nicolò Bulega (Aruba.it Ducati, WSBK) will start from fourth, alongside Marc Márquez (Gresini, MotoGP) and Marco Bezzecchi (Pertamina Enduro VR46, MotoGP). Further down the grid, Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac Racing, MotoGP) will start from tenth, while Álvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Ducati, WSBK) qualified in 14th place.

O conteúdo Andrea Iannone beats Pecco Bagnaia to secure pole position at the Race of Champions; Marc Márquez in sixth aparece primeiro em M Sports.