Manuel Puccetti, the team owner of the official Kawasaki WorldSBK entry from 2025, recently shared some insights into the future of his team. With the signing of Garrett Gerloff for the upcoming season, Puccetti’s team will continue to operate with a single bike. However, the question of whether the team will expand to two bikes in the future remains up in the air.
Puccetti expressed his confidence in the current setup, stating that there is a 99% chance that the team will stick with one bike. Nevertheless, discussions will be held with top Japanese management from Kawasaki Europe to explore the possibility of adding a second bike. Puccetti emphasized that while the team is leaning towards maintaining a one-bike entry, the final decision is yet to be made.
Regarding the significance of signing Garrett Gerloff and the team’s new role as the official Kawasaki entry in WorldSBK, Puccetti conveyed his excitement. He highlighted the team’s longstanding partnership with Kawasaki, spanning over 20 years, and expressed enthusiasm about representing the manufacturer in both the WorldSBK and WorldSSP classes.
Puccetti also discussed the valuable data that the team has been able to gather throughout the current season, thanks to riding a complete factory bike and receiving support from Kawasaki. This data has been instrumental in helping the team make continuous improvements and enhance its performance on the track.
Looking ahead to the 2025 season, Puccetti’s team is poised to make waves in the WorldSBK championship. With a talented rider like Garrett Gerloff leading the charge and the backing of Kawasaki, the team is gearing up for an exciting and competitive campaign. Fans can expect to see Puccetti’s outfit pushing the limits and striving for success in both the WorldSBK and WorldSSP categories.
As the team continues to evolve and solidify its position in the WorldSBK paddock, Puccetti remains optimistic about the future. While the decision to stick with a one-bike entry for now is likely, the potential for expansion looms on the horizon, signaling exciting possibilities for the team’s growth and development in the seasons to come.