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Rinaldi: “99.9% sure I will be in WorldSBK”, Redding still can’t “say anything”
The 2024 WorldSBK market is heating up with the signing of Jonathan Rea to Yamaha, and all eyes are now on Rinaldi and Redding. Rinaldi will be leaving the factory Ducati team, bringing his time with the Italian brand to an end. However, he has admitted to having options and will be on the grid next year. Rinaldi mentioned that even though their ways will split, he will continue to have friends from his time with the team. He believes it’s time for new challenges and is currently in talks to determine his best choice for the future in WorldSBK. As for Redding, it is still unclear where he may end up after potentially losing his factory seat at BMW. Rea’s departure from Kawasaki could create an opportunity for the British rider, but Redding is not yet able to confirm his plans. In terms of recent testing at Aragon, Redding found it beneficial to ride without the pressure of a race weekend and made progress with the setup of his bike. He is excited about the potential to showcase his improvements at upcoming races. However, he currently cannot provide any details about his future plans.
Source: Crash.net
