Former factory Kawasaki team PSG-1 Corse will continue to collaborate with the manufacturer in World Superbikes next season despite their official backing being handed to Paul Bird Motorsport.

Kawasaki have given PSG complete freedom on decisions concerning the ZX-10R's development in order to get the badly-performing Superbike up to speed.

The bikes will race in the white and blue colours of the Republic of San Marino. Ayrton Badovini has already been confirmed as one rider in the team, while negotiations are continuing for a second rider.