2019 champion Scott Redding will return to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this weekend (July 4/5/6) at Knockhill, as he joins the Hager PBM Ducati team in place of Glenn Irwin who is sidelined through injury.
Redding debuted in Bennetts BSB in 2019 following a career in the MotoGP and Moto2 World Championships, instantly silencing his critics to claim the title at his first attempt by five points from his PBM teammate Josh Brookes. Redding’s 2019 campaign included 11 victories and a further nine podium finishes, which included a victory at Knockhill, before moving to the Superbike World Championship.
Redding said: “It’s exciting for me to be back racing in front of the BSB crowd this weekend at Knockhill. Obviously, I have some really great memories with the team from when we won the title back in 2019 and as always I want to do the best job I possibly can for myself, our sponsors and the team. I want to put on the best performance I can with this opportunity and I also want to wish Glenn a speedy recovery from his injuries.”
Joint team owner Jordan Bird commented: “I am pleased to share that Glenn’s recovery is going well. The whole team are behind him and we can’t wait to see him back in action.
“In the meantime, we are thrilled to welcome Scott back into the team! His experience is invaluable and if 2019 is anything to go by, we are going to hit the ground running. This marks a different chapter in our 2025 story, and we’re ready to take it on together. We want to thank everyone who has played their part in making this happen.
“Finally to our Scottish supporters, we know you’ll welcome Scott back to BSB with open arms. We look forward to seeing lots of you trackside this weekend.”