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Glenn Irwin joins OMG Yamaha in BSB following shock PBM split
The OMG Racing Yamaha team has announced that Glenn Irwin will join the squad for the remainder of the 2025 British Superbike Championship following his abrupt split from Paul Bird Motorsport. Irwin, a former title runner-up, had parted ways with PBM Ducati after a disagreement regarding his return from injury following a serious crash earlier in the season.
Despite undergoing surgery and missing two events, Irwin decided to make an early comeback at Thruxton which led to further conflict with PBM. The team was concerned about the risks of him returning too soon, while Irwin insisted he had been cleared by his doctors.
OMG Racing Yamaha, currently in second place in the championship with Kyle Ryde, has now expanded to a two-rider effort by adding Irwin to their lineup. The team owner expressed excitement over the strengthened pairing and their prospects for the remainder of the season. Despite initial uncertainties due to commercial issues, OMG Racing has managed to regroup and field a competitive team for the 2025 season.
Meanwhile, at PBM, former BSB champion Scott Redding will continue to represent the team for the rest of the campaign, highlighting the competitive landscape of the 2025 British Superbike Championship.
