BSB news - MotoGP star Scott Redding to join Be Wiser Ducati in 2019

ByEurosport

Updated 09/10/2018 at 09:07 GMT

MotoGP star Scott Redding will make his hotly-anticipated switch over to the British Superbike Championship in 2019 after he signed with Be Wiser Ducati.

Scott Redding of Great Britain and Aprilia Racing Team Gresini prepares to start on the grid during the MotoGP race during the MotoGP of San Marino - Race at Misano World Circuit on September 9, 2018 in Misano Adriatico, Italy.

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The 25-year-old is a four-time Grand Prix winner and is a two-time winner of the British Grand Prix.

Redding will team up with Paul Bird Motorsport and have the support of Ducati Corse with his Be Wiser Ducati V4.

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“It’s fantastic to be coming to BSB, it’s a championship I’ve never raced in and learning the circuits is very much part of the challenge which I’m looking forward to," Redding said.

This is very exciting for me with a very competitive bike and the most successful team and I’m here to show what I can do.

"MotoGP is tough and without the correct packages, it’s hard to win but BSB is at such a high level, I want to prove I’m capable of winning.

"It’s also a new experience and very important that I can race in front of my loyal fans in the UK more regularly.”

Bird added: "Scott and I go back a long way and I’m delighted to continue our relationship in this latest chapter of his career. He’s a quality rider, as is anyone who can win at Grand Prix and we are confident he will be a title fighter in BSB aboard the Be Wiser Ducati next season.

"A lot of people have worked hard to put this deal together so thanks to them and thanks also to our outgoing riders Shakey and Glenn. They have done a great job for us over the years, but it was time to call it a day with them and I wish them well in future."

Redding's team-mate at Be Wiser Ducati is set to be announced soon.

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