D34G Racing steps as much as World Supersport with Oliver Bayliss, Maximilian Kofler to sort out WorldSSP Problem
D34G Racing is prepared for a brand new problem following an encouraging debut on the worldwide stage final 12 months. The workforce led by Davide Giugliano will once more run a two-rider line-up in 2023, however with one half tackling the complete World Supersport season. The identify chosen for this essential milestone is none aside from Oliver ‘Oli’ Bayliss, whereas Maximilian Kofler can be his teammate within the European rounds (WorldSSP Problem).
Bayliss, the 19-year-old Australian son of three-time WorldSBK champion Troy, made his World Supersport debut final 12 months aboard a Ducati Panigale V2 955 with a sixth place as present greatest outcome scored in race two at Estoril in Could. Regardless of his younger age, he has already an excellent wealth of expertise in motorbike racing having began as early as 14 within the ASBK (Australian) Championship.
Austria’s Kofler additionally made his World Supersport debut in 2022 aboard Ducati equipment, after two full seasons within the Moto3 World Championship and wildcard appearances in 2018 and 2019, while racing within the Moto3 Junior World Championship.
The workforce will work onerous to be prepared for winter testing, which is able to start within the second half of January in addition to for the 2023 season kicking off at Phillip Island on February 24-26. Kofler’s season will start on the TT Circuit in Assen in April (21-23).
OLIVER BAYLISS
“I’m tremendous glad to be going into the brand new season with D34G racing run by Davide Giugliano. 2023 can be my second 12 months within the WorldSSP class and with the Ducati Panigale V2 955, so I’m wanting ahead to constructing on the expertise made in my rookie season, holding my development transferring and make it one. I’ll prepare onerous through the low season to be prepared for the primary check and can’t wait to get began. See you all in 2023. An enormous thanks goes to all my sponsors and supporters who’ve been behind me.”
MAXIMILIAN KOFLER
“I’m actually glad to affix the D34G Racing workforce. I’m additionally grateful to Davide and the entire group for this contemporary alternative after what was a really difficult first 12 months in World Supersport. They belief me to journey the Ducati at its full potential and I’m over the moon – I can’t wait to get began! I’m certain that with Davide’s expertise and the crew’s expertise we will do a very good job and make strides within the upcoming season. I’ll solely do the European rounds this time, however this motivates me even additional to benefit from it. I’m additionally glad to have Oli as teammate, as a result of we’re good mates. It’s an excellent alternative for each of us and we’ll be capable of assist one another and push one another to the restrict.”
DAVIDE GIUGLIANO – TEAM MANAGER D34G RACING
“We wrapped up 2022 on a excessive and with glorious outcomes, which give us nice motivation forward of the brand new season. We renewed the entire line up for 2023: we can have two, new and younger riders in Oli Bayliss and Maximilian Kofler. Each did an excellent job in 2022 aboard Ducati equipment, so we give them a heat welcome. I can not watch for the season to get underway: testing will start very quickly, within the second half of January, and I’m wanting ahead to seeing them aboard our bikes.”
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