The reigning champion Kyle Ryde and the OMG Racing team (Ryde, 2022 champion Bradley Ray and Joe Talbot) will no longer be competing in the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
Official Statement from OMG Racing’s Alan Gardner:
Tuesday April 1, 2025.
Unfortunately this is not an April Fools.
OMG Racing are deeply saddened to announce that due to significant commercial circumstances beyond our control, the reigning Champions will no longer be competing in the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
Since our entry in 2018, we have strived relentlessly to become arguably the strongest team in the series, and thanks to the drive & determination of Team Principal Paul Curran & the wider team, have achieved two Riders’ & Teams’ Championship titles, alongside the Manufacturers’ title with Yamaha in 2024.
This was not an easy decision to make, and I would personally like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Paul, Hollie & the entire team, alongside the army of fans that have supported our journey over the last seven seasons, as well as our many long standing sponsors.
Alongside MSVR, we are actively pursuing alternative routes for 2024 Riders’ Champion Kyle Ryde, 2022 Riders’ Champion Bradley Ray and Joe Talbot.
We will be contacting those of you that have booked VIP Hospitality with us during the next week to arrange alternatives or refunds as they wish.
~Alan Gardner
MSVR statement: OMG Racing Yamaha
We have been advised today (Tuesday) by our reigning Bennetts British Superbike Championship-winning team OMG Racing Yamaha that due to a significant unforeseen commercial matter they are unable to participate in the 2025 Championship.
As the promoter we are both shocked and saddened by this news, naturally this is devastating for the team and staff with such close proximity to the start of the season. However, in terms of the riders, MSVR as the promoter is actively pursuing alternative routes for their participation this season.
The Bennetts British Superbike Championship recognise OMG Racing’s achievements since first entering the series in 2018, celebrating title victories in 2022 and 2024.
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