The 2024 British Superbike Championship-winning team has withdrawn from the 2025 season, according to statements released by the series promoter and the team.

“We have been advised today (Tuesday) by our reigning Bennetts British Superbike Championship-winning team OMG Racing Yamaha that due to a significant unforeseen commercial matter they are unable to participate in the 2025 Championship,” said a statement by Motorsport Vision Racing, which promotes several British motorcycle road racing series.

OMG Racing entered the series in 2018 and won the 2024 title with Kyle Ryde and the 2022 Championship with Bradley Ray. 

“As the promoter we are both shocked and saddened by this news, naturally this is devastating for the team and staff with such close proximity to the start of the season. However, in terms of the riders, MSVR as the promoter is actively pursuing alternative routes for their participation this season.

“The Bennetts British Superbike Championship recognise OMG Racing’s achievements since first entering the series in 2018, celebrating title victories in 2022 and 2024.”

OMG posted on its website confirmation of the MSVR report.

“OMG Racing are deeply saddened to announce that due to significant commercial circumstances beyond our control, the reigning Champions will no longer be competing in the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

“Since our entry in 2018, we have strived relentlessly to become arguably the strongest team in the series, and thanks to the drive & determination of Team Principal Paul Curran & the wider team, have achieved two Riders’ & Teams’ Championship titles, alongside the Manufacturers’ title with Yamaha in 2024,” the statement read.

The first official test of the BSB season is set for April 6-7 at Circuito de Navarra in Spain, with the first race meeting scheduled for May 3-5 at Oulton Park.