Sam Lowes re-signs with Marc VDS Ducati for 2025
10/03/2024 04:17 AM
British rider, Sam Lowes, will remain on the World Superbike (WorldSBK) grid in 2025.
Sam Lowes will remain on the World Superbike grid with Marc VDS Ducati in 2025. The British rider switched from Moto2 to WorldSBK for the 2024 season as he changed Championships with the Marc VDS squad.
The 2024 season has not been smooth sailing for Lowes as he has shown good pace but has been plagued by injuries. The 34-year-olds best result in 2024 was when he finished sixth at Assen earlier this season. However, Lowes has run at the very front of WorldSBK races throughout the year.
"The goal for me and the team was always a minimum two-year plan" - Sam Lowes
On renewing his partnership with the team, Lowes said: "I'm very happy and proud to be continuing for one more year in WorldSBK with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team. The goal for me and the team was always a minimum two-year plan due to the massive difference between Moto2™ and WorldSBK. The last races have been complicated after my shoulder injury, but the first rounds were really enjoyable as we made good progress, so I am looking forward to getting some strong results in the final part of the season.
"We will focus a lot over the next races to make some steps forward, so we can start the 2025 season at a much higher level. I am enjoying the challenge of racing in WorldSBK. I am enjoying the bike, and the technical differences compared to Moto2™, so let's first enjoy the end of the 2024 season before focusing on future challenges. Big thanks once again to Marc van der Straten and everybody connected to the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team for their trust and support."
Team Owner Marc van der Straten added: "Sam's dedication and determination to improve day by day and earn himself a place among the fastest in WorldSBK has been admirable. New beginnings are always complicated, as it's not easy to adapt and move forward every day. That's why I'm proud to continue with Sam for the 2025 season. I am convinced that next year his name and Elf Marc VDS Racing will shine at the top of the Championship standings."
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