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Motocorsa Confirms Ryan Vickers Split at End of 2025 WorldSBK Season

Team bosses declined the option year to target a consistent top‑10 finisher under sponsor pressure.

Ryan Vickers, 2025 Aragon WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.
Ryan Vickers, 2025 French WorldSBK, grid. Credit: Gold and Goose.
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Overview

  • Motocorsa announced at the Estoril round that Vickers will leave after 2025, ending what the team described as a 1+1 agreement.
  • Lorenzo Mauri said Vickers showed speed in isolation but lacked the aggression needed in close racing, and the team wants a rider who can consistently finish inside the top 10.
  • Vickers responded that he believed he had a two‑year plus one contract, said he was shocked by the announcement, and claimed the split is driven by the team’s finances rather than his performance.
  • The rookie’s highlights include top‑10 pace at Donington and Balaton Park and a best result of seventh, standing 19th in the championship after ten rounds as the top WorldSBK rookie.
  • Motocorsa is sounding out 2026 candidates from Moto2 and MotoE, naming Albert Arenas among those of interest, while Vickers is exploring WorldSBK and BSB options with news expected soon.