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Glenn Irwin and PBM Ducati shock break-up days after he announced BSB
Glenn Irwin and the Paul Bird Motorsport Ducati team have announced a mutual split following a dispute over his comeback date after injury.
The team decided to defer Irwin’s return until after Round 7 at Cadwell Park due to concerns about the risks involved in his early recovery period.
Irwin, known for his success with the team, had a productive tenure which saw him achieve 19 wins and 23 podiums over six seasons.
The split allows Irwin to explore other opportunities to return to racing sooner as per his wishes, ending his contract with PBM Ducati.
Scott Redding has been handling duties in Irwin’s absence and will continue to ride for the team for the remainder of the season.
