Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani remain put for next season but with Bimota

Over the break between Assen and Misano it was announced that Bimota will take the place of Kawasaki Racing Team.

Over this weekend at Misano it has also been announced that Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani will remain with Kawasaki in the new Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team.

Speaking on his new deal Lowes said: “I believe this opportunity has come at the correct time. Along with Bimota, Kawasaki are putting huge effort into this new project. Utilising Kawasaki’s nearly 40 years of Superbike racing knowledge and success and also my personal experience with different manufacturers I believe this gives us the best chance to start from the best possible position with the new bike. I have shown that I am still improving and still fast and competitive at the front of WorldSBK.

“A big thank you to KMC, Bimota and Provec Racing for the faith shown in me. I’m happy to continue to be part of our racing family! I’m enjoying my racing a lot and we still have a lot to focus on during 2024. We had a nice start to the season with a couple of race victories but now our focus is on Misano. It’s a track I really enjoy, we had a test here recently and I felt strong on the bike let’s work hard focus and see what results we can take this weekend. Arigato, grazie mille, muchas gracias and thank you!”

Bassani got his deal with Kawasaki for the start of the 2024 season and had this to say on his new deal with Bimota: “What better venue than Misano to announce my continuation with the team and involvement with a project that combines skill and commitment from Japan and Italy! As part of my personal racing journey this will help me learn more and develop as a rider. It for sure feels like a logical step by step process for my career path. I am super happy for this opportunity and in terms of confidence and focus for the remainder of 2024 it allows me to invest all my time and energy into the task of points and podiums on the KRT Ninja ZX-10RR.”