Sticking with the identical crew however altering producers is each a threat and a chance for Scott Redding in 2025.
The British rider’s return to Ducati with the MGM Bonovo crew for the upcoming season is likely one of the most intriguing narratives of this yr: Redding has received with Ducati earlier than in WorldSBK, however on the manufacturing unit crew and when he was 5 years youthful.
Then again, Redding is, by his personal admission, extra motivated now than he has been at another level in his profession.
“We will say that that is probably the most motivated Scott Redding of his profession,” Redding mentioned in an interview with the Italian publication GPOne.
“I occur to assume I ought to’ve had this mentality even three or 5 years in the past however, once I moved to BSB, I used to be coming from a darkish interval.
“It was a tough championship and I loved it. After I got here to [World] Superbike I instructed myself I needed to be extra skilled.
“However I used to be coming right here as a champion and I used to be motivated to win, particularly on tracks that I’d by no means been to. That was my objective.
“The second yr I used to be extra comfortable however my focus was totally different.
“I most likely wanted to hit all-time low to see how good what I had was.
“I had a fantastic bundle and the bike and the crew had been nice. However you at all times really feel like there’s one thing higher.”
BMW was the vacation spot for Redding to seek for his “one thing higher” in WorldSBK, however regardless of flashes proven right here and there nothing constant ever materialised on the M1000 RR for the British rider.
The return to Ducati, albeit on a satellite tv for pc crew, sees Redding reunite with the technical bundle – with three further years of growth behind it – with which he was in a position to contend often for race wins in WorldSBK.
“After three years I felt that if I might get again on that bike I must use it 100%, and I must realise that what I’ve is admittedly what’s greatest for me,” he mentioned.
“That’s what gave me the motivation to take the danger to remain on this crew with a Ducati. Despite the fact that I don’t receives a commission and I’ve a household to assist.
“It is a massive return for me. I’ve to show that subsequent yr I received’t pay to race once more.
“I’ve to receives a commission, that’s the best way issues go, however I used to be in a scenario the place I might take a motorbike I assumed I might win with, or go some place else after which finish my profession.
“I used to be on the sting however my supervisor and my spouse and my household pushed me to make that call.
“I assumed: ‘It’s now or by no means’.
“I would like it badly as a result of it’s one thing that I’ve to do, and that’s what makes the distinction.
“I’ve by no means been extra motivated as a result of I imagine that I’ve the proper bike, the proper individuals, the proper crew and every little thing that I must make it.”
