Tom Neave has withdrawn from the 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship to focus on recovery from ongoing injuries.
Neave and the team have made the mutual decision as the Lincolnshire rider continues his recovery, with full support from GR Motosport and STAUFF UK Ltd the team sponsor of the STAUFF Fluid Power Kawasaki Team.
Neave said: “First and foremost, I would like to thank the whole team and sponsors for their support with this decision. We have not had the results we were expecting due to missed rounds and ongoing injuries. It is the right decision for me to take this time to recover properly.”
Team Owner Brent Gladwin commented: “Tom did not have the start to the season we were all looking forward to. Even with superb medical help, Tom’s recovery time is taking longer than expected. Tom and I discussed the situation at Thruxton and I fully support his decision. Tom will remain a part of the team in a different role. We are now looking at a suitable replacement rider for the remainder of the season.”
Iain Stansbie MarCom Business Development Director of STAUFF UK, concluded: “It is never good to hear a decision like this having to be made, especially for Tom who is obviously passionate about competing in this prestigious championship.
“We have enjoyed getting to know Tom in his role as a STAUFF Sporting Ambassador and even more so on a personal level and it is this personal level which gives us the empathy that the health and safety of our rider is the most important part of this decision.
“We are looking forward to Tom's continued contributions to the team for the remainder of the season and his speedy recovery. We will continue to support the team in their efforts to secure a replacement rider.”