Garrett Gerloff, the American Superbike World Championship star, has signed a contract with Kawasaki Puccetti Racing for the 2025 season. This move will mark Gerloff’s third manufacturer in the championship, having previously ridden for Yamaha and BMW. The decision to join Kawasaki comes after his current team, Bonovo Action BMW, announced their withdrawal from WorldSBK at the end of 2024.
In his debut season in 2020, Gerloff quickly established himself as a podium contender with the GRT Yamaha team, securing three podium finishes. He continued his success in 2021 with two more podiums. However, his final season with Yamaha was more challenging, with only one podium finish in Barcelona.
For the 2023 season, Gerloff switched to the BMW M 1000 RR with the Bonovo Action BMW team. Although he was unable to secure a podium finish, he consistently challenged for top positions and even claimed a pole position at Magny-Cours. The 2024 season has been less successful for Gerloff, with his best result being eighth place at Most.
Despite the ups and downs of his career so far, Gerloff is looking forward to a new challenge with Kawasaki in 2025. This will make him the third manufacturer he has ridden for in the WorldSBK championship. The team has confirmed that Gerloff will ride the Kawasaki ZX-10RR next season, maintaining the ‘Ninja’ brand in WorldSBK. The team will operate with a one-bike setup, utilizing the current season’s ZX-10RR.
Manuel Puccetti, the team owner, expressed his excitement about the new signing and the opportunity to work with Gerloff. He highlighted the team’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful team with numerous podium finishes. Kawasaki Motors, Ltd. also emphasized the importance of maintaining a presence in WorldSBK with the Ninja brand and expressed their support for Kawasaki Puccetti Racing.
In conclusion, Gerloff’s move to Kawasaki Puccetti Racing for the 2025 season marks an exciting new chapter in his WorldSBK career. With his experience and determination, he is poised to make a strong impression with his new team and continue to showcase his talent on the world stage. Fans can look forward to seeing Gerloff in action next season as he takes on the competition with Kawasaki.