Munich. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and Tom Sykes (GBR)
will continue their successful cooperation in the FIM Superbike
World Championship (WorldSBK) in the coming 2020 season. Sykes will
go in pursuit of top results on the BMW S 1000 RR for the second
year in a row. His new team-mate will be Eugene Laverty (GBR).
The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team entered WorldSBK in 2019. Armed with
the new RR, which was presented to the international public in
November 2018 and prepared for its outings in WorldSBK during the
short time available over the winter break, the team has made gradual
progress throughout its debut season. Sykes has already featured on
the podium in Misano (ITA), Donington Park (GBR) and Laguna Seca (USA).
Quotes.
Marc Bongers, BMW Motorrad Motorsport
Director: “Continuity and stability are critical
factors for the success of a project. Tom Sykes has consistently moved
in a forward direction with the new BMW S 1000 RR. This is the fruit
of harmonious collaboration. Which is why we are delighted to be
continuing this shared journey in the upcoming season.”
Shaun Muir, Team Principal BMW Motorrad WorldSBK
Team: “As expected, we have taken the option in Tom’s
contract and extended it for a further year, this is good for our
continuity and for the development for the BMW S 1000 RR. We hope that
we can we progress further up the grid and fight for regular podium
finishes in 2020.”
Tom Sykes: “I’m proud to be continuing in to the 2020
season with the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. After such a successful
year so far with the all-new BMW S 1000 RR, which is still very early
in its development, gives me great motivation moving forward. I really
enjoy the development part and we are certainly moving in a strong
way. Of course, with the support from the whole of the team and the
prestigious BMW brand my expectations for the 2020 season will
certainly move higher and back to where I feel most natural. I will
also take this moment to welcome Eugene on board. I’m looking forward
to have him as a team-mate for 2020.”