Glenn Irwin revealed that Paul Bird Motorsport have been receiving death threats following their recent split.

Ahead of the Thruxton British Superbike Round, Glenn Irwin has acknowledged the recent death threats that have been sent to Paul Bird Motorsport following the split between the pair this week.

On Tuesday, the 5th of August, it was announced in a statement from Hager PBM Ducati that after a mutual decision, Irwin and PBM would be parting ways.

The split occurred due to a 'point of conflict' over Irwin's return from injuries that he sustained earlier this season at Snetterton.

In a post on Instagram, Irwin has called for fans to 'show everyone support, not nastiness' after his split from the team.

"It’s come to light that fans of the racing are clearly, as we’ve seen, throwing their opinions behind myself, the PBM team, OMG Racing and Scott Redding," he wrote.

"I had a conversation with Jordan Bird [PBM team boss] last night and it saddens me that people are sending death threats to her personal email, also being extremely derogatory towards her late dad Paul.

"I want to stress, right now everyone has had an opinion, there’s been tit for tat arguments, but really this is just a rider and team separating.

"This isn’t the end of the world, it’s not a serious thing in the big picture of life.

"Please fully respect all people involved. I had a great time at PBM, we all know that. Please please show everyone support not nastiness."

Paul Bird Motorsport Team Principal, Jordan Bird, then posted an Instagram story sharing her 'disappointment' in the messages that she and her team have received.

"To say we are disappointed is an understatement," she wrote.

"The abusive comments aimed at myself, my brother, and our team have been truly awful. We need to remember that without the teams and the people behind them, none of us would have this brilliant sport to enjoy.

"Here's to a safe and successful weekend."