Like the MotoGP grid which only has uncertainty regarding the second handlebar at Aprilia, the World Superbike grid is gradually becoming clearer with today's announcement of the composition of the two teams. satellites who will defend the colors of BMW alongside the official team.
These will each field a pilot, Eugene Laverty for the RC Squadra Corse (which will change its name) and Jonas Folger for Bonovo Action.
Markus Schramm, director of BMW Motorrad: “The collaboration with the satellite teams represents another important step in our involvement in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship. It's great to have two more BMW M1000 RRs on the grid alongside the two bikes from our factory team, the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team with Tom Sykes and Michael van der Mark. I would like to welcome both satellite teams to our WorldSBK project. The Bonovo Action Team with Jonas Folger is the first German team to participate in WorldSBK with a rider and bike from Bavaria. It’s a special alliance. I am also delighted that Eugene Laverty remains an integral member of our BMW family, putting his talent and knowledge of BMW Superbikes at the service of our newly created RC Squadra Corse satellite team, but already known in the World Superbike paddock. . I hope they all have a successful 2021 WorldSBK season. »
Marc Bongers, Director of BMW Motorrad Motorsport: “We are very pleased with the partnership with Bonovo Action and RC Squadra Corse. The collaboration with these two teams allows us to further diversify our WorldSBK project. They will be in close contact with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. For us, the advantage is to be able to benefit from even greater common feedback. The teams are also very strong in terms of drivers. Jonas Folger and Eugene Laverty are not only fast, but their many years of experience allow them to contribute significantly to the further development of the BMW M1000 RR. It's great to have Eugene still on board and to welcome Jonas to the BMW family. »
