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Eugene Laverty says his move from racer to rider coach in WorldSBK was “really strange”.
Transitioning from a racing career to life post-racing can be complex, and for Eugene Laverty, his switch from being a rider to a rider coach at Bonovo BMW (now MGM Bonovo Ducati) between the 2022 and 2023 seasons was unique. Despite the initial strangeness of the shift, Laverty found joy in working with riders like Garrett Gerloff and Loris Baz to improve their performance. Moving to the Pata Yamaha squad for the current season was influenced by Niccolo Canepa and the deeper involvement of rider coaches within Yamaha. Laverty appreciates Yamaha’s focus on performance and the supportive environment within the team, where the end goal is always clear and distractions are minimized. Reflecting on his career, Laverty maintains contentment with his retirement decision, having enjoyed his years in racing.
