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Official: Kawasaki signs Axel Bassani for 2024
Axel Bassani, a 24-year-old racer, has been given the opportunity to join the Kawasaki racing team in the WorldSBK championship. He has had a successful season so far, currently holding fifth place in the championship and being the top satellite rider. Bassani has six podium finishes to his name but is still seeking his first win. He will be partnering with Alex Lowes on the Ninja ZX-10RRs at Team Green.
Bassani expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, stating that he will give his best both on and off the track to achieve great results for Kawasaki and their fans. He also thanked his family for their support and his manager Lorenzo Mauri for helping him stand out in recent years.
This decision came after Kawasaki’s long-standing rider Jonathan Rea announced his move to Yamaha for the next season. The team management decided to bring in a younger rider with potential, who can take advantage of the experience gained at KRT. The general manager of Marketing and Sales at Kawasaki Motors Corporation, Shigemi Tanaka, sees this as the beginning of a new chapter for the team and is confident that Bassani, along with Lowes, will bring success to Kawasaki in the WorldSBK championship.
Source: Crash
