Ahead of the sixth round of the British Superbike Championship, Glenn Irwin and Hager PBM Ducati have parted ways.
Hager PBM Ducati and Glenn Irwin have decided that they will part ways ahead of the sixth round of the British Superbike Championship.
Irwin has been on the sidelines since his serious accident at Snetterton in June, and missed the fourth and fifth rounds of the season, where he was replaced by Scott Redding.
However, after announcing that he would be back on the grid at Thruxton, Irwin and PBM have terminated their contract by mutual consent.
A statement from Hager PBM Ducati reads:
"Following Glenn's serious accident at Snetterton in June and period of recovery it was the opinion of the team that his return should be deferred until at least after Round 7 at Cadwell Park.
"This decision was taken by the team management on the ground of managing competition expectations and a duty of care to Glenn as despite recovering to a position where ‘fitness to ride’ could potentially be achieved, the team felt that risks remained in this early period of recovery that a subsequent fall could result in a further, complicated injury.
"As a result of a point of conflict the parties have agreed to terminate their contractual relationship, and Glenn is free to pursue other opportunities to fulfill his insistence to immediately return to competition.
"Irwin has had outstanding success with the team since making his BSB class debut with them in 2016, taking 19 wins and 23 podiums over six seasons, narrowly missing out on the 2023 Championship win by just half a point.
"Everyone at Hager PBM Ducati wishes Glenn all the very best in his continuing recovery and his future career."
