Loris Cresson steps up to WorldSBK for 2021 with Pedercini Kawasaki

Loris Cresson is the latest rookie rider to commit to the WorldSBK Championship in 2021 after securing a two-year deal to compete with the Outdo Kawasaki TPR squad.

The Belgian racer has competed in the WorldSSP Championship for the past four seasons but steps up to the WorldSBK class in 2021 after making his debut with Pedercini team at the 2020 finaleat Estoril.

Having completed several tests with the Italian outfit in recent weeks, it is now confirmed that not only will he make his full-time debut in 2021 but he will also compete in 2022. 

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“I am happy to ride with Pedercini Racing for 2021 and 2022 in WorldSBK. It’s a big step for me in my career and as a man, a new challenge, a big one but I am ready for it. After the race in Estoril and the tests we have made sense I feel confident of what we can do together in the coming years. 

“It feels like I have a new extended family, it really has been a great atmosphere so far. Sure, we will learn from each other more but the feeling I have is already really good. I am sure we can improve every time we are on the bike and I hope we can go testing with the new bike soon.”

A regular point-scorer at WorldSSP level, Cresson’s best finish came back in 2017 with a run to eighth place at Imola.

Pedercini Kawasaki originally intended to compete in 2020 with two bikes for new MotoE Champion Jordi Torres and potential Aprilia MotoGP rider Lorenzo Savadori, before a title sponsor pull out forced it down to a single entry for Sandro Cortese.

However, after the German was sidelined by a back injury, the seat was shared between Roman Ramos, Valentin Debise and Cresson for the remaining rounds.

2021 WorldSBK Rider Line-up (Provisional)