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Scott Redding says missing out on a WorldSBK podium in 2023 ‘upset me a lot’, and that he hopes to change that after securing a switch to Bonovo Action BMW.
Since joining BMW in 2022, Scott Redding, the former WorldSBK runner-up in 2020, has struggled to maintain consistent competitiveness. Although he has had some impressive performances, he has not been able to showcase his best form in the past two years. In 2023, he didn’t achieve a podium finish, which he aims to avoid this season. Redding expressed his disappointment at not achieving his goal and emphasized the need to double down on their efforts and make up for the previous years. He mentioned that there are several areas for improvement, including rear edge grip, electronics, position, and suspension, which, if perfected, would make them more competitive. While BMW’s goal is to win world titles, Redding’s immediate aim is to win a race and regularly secure podium finishes, with the championship’s top five or six being his target.
