Overview

• Glenn Irwin and Paul Bird Motorsport agreed this week to terminate his contract following a clash over how soon he should return to racing after fracturing his hip socket and pelvis in June.
• Irwin said PBM did not value multiple medical clearances and questioned the team’s commitment to his recovery.
• He has signed with Nitrous Competitions OMG Racing and is set to compete on a Yamaha R1 at Thruxton this weekend and for the rest of the 2025 season.
• Management at PBM has faced death threats from disgruntled fans in the aftermath of the split.
• Irwin has appealed to supporters to respect all parties as he prepares to resume his season.