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Alvaro Bautista labels WorldSBK weight rules “discrimination”
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Since taking into account the driver's weight in the Superbike World Championship regulations, Álvaro Bautista can no longer drive the Ducati V4R as he could. This is a kind of discrimination, says the Spaniard.
The measure that changed the fate of a bi-champion The 2024 season of the Superbike World Championship was marked by a change of rules: a minimum combined weight was introduced between pilot and motorcycle. Official justification was technical, but many pointed to it as a direct response to Bautista's dominance in 2022 and 2023. The Spanish driver, who accumulated 27 victories in 2023, has been the most affected by this regulation, destined to l…
Álvaro Bautista has spoken out strongly against the minimum weight rule that has been in effect in the FIM Superbike World Championship since 2024. According to the two-time WorldSBK world champion, the measure is disadvantageous for lighter riders and he even calls it “discrimination”. Álvaro Bautista won the world championship in a dominant way in 2022 and 2023, but has since had a considerably heavier […] The message Bautista: “WorldSBK weigh…
Bautista comes out with heartfelt plea on weight penalty
Alvaro Bautista There’s little argument that the weight penalty imposed on Alvaro Bautista has taken a serious toll on the Spaniard’s competitiveness in WorldSBK. The rule change, introducing a combined minimum weight for rider and machine, was driven largely by ongoing complaints from Scott Redding, who openly voiced frustration at having to battle Bautista with […] The post Bautista comes out with heartfelt plea on weight penalty appeared firs…
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