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RobertJones

WorldSBK Journalist

In his current role, Robert has been working on all things motorsport, specifically two-wheel racing. After studying Sports Journalism at the Universtiy of South Wales for three years, where he obtained a 2:1 degree, he has been the WorldSBK and BSB Content Executive since Febuary 2021. Not limited to just WorldSBK and BSB, Robert has also been a key cog in the continued coverage of MotoGP. He is an expert in the field after covering motorcycle racing for four years - this included writing for his University’s sports publication and spending just over a year working for the Checkered Flag. 

As a keen motorcycle rider and current owner of a 2021 Ducati Monster 937, riding motorcycles has been a big passion of his well before he started riding in 2019. Prior to the Monster 937, the bike of choice was a KRT-inspired Kawasaki 125cc. While he was more of a Formula 1 fan growing up - Michael Schumacher was his idol during the early 2000s - Robert became a big enthusiast of motorcycle racing when watching Casey Stoner together with Ducati in MotoGP. Having attended several F1 races as a teenager, followed by MotoGP events such as Silverstone in 2018 and 19, Assen 2019 and Valencia 2019, the buzz associated with racing is what interests him the most. 

As part of his role with the Checkered Flag, Robert started off by covering WorldSBK in 2019 as the lead editor, before taking over the role of lead MotoGP content provider in 2020. He also shadowed the BT Sport team at the 2019 British Grand Prix, which included interviewing Michael Laverty, team owner of the newly-formed Visiontrack Racing Moto3 Team.

Articles by RobertJones
World Superbikes

Garrett Gerloff is hoping to be competitive during this weekend’s eighth round of the 2023 WorldSBK campaign at Imola, after comparing the Italian circuit to those back home in the USA.

World Superbikes

After a week in hospital, 2013 WorldSBK champion Tom Sykes has been released from hospital following his huge highside at Donington Park.

World Superbikes

Motoxracing Yamaha have confirmed that keeping Bradley Ray for the 2024 WorldSBK campaign is of interest to them.

MotoGP

With a lot of moves yet to happen as it relates to the 2024 MotoGP rider line-up, here are some of the latest rumours ahead of a busy summer break.

MotoGP

Luca Marini says Ducati holds an advantage over every other manufacturer heading into the second half of the 2023 MotoGP season.

World Superbikes

WorldSBK rider Iker Lecuona admits he’s not worried about hitting the lap times needed to be competitive at the Suzuka 8 hour race later this year.

MotoGP

Francesco Guidotti says KTM’s improvements from last season to now have been sizable, starting with their improved qualifying which for many years was their achilles heel in MotoGP.

World Superbikes

After making the switch from GRT Yamaha to the Bonovo Action BMW team for the 2023 WorldSBK season, Garrett Gerloff has admitted that he’s having fun on a more consistent basis.

World Superbikes

With the 2023 WorldSBK championship having reached the mid-season stage, here’s the latest on who could be riding where in 2024.

World Superbikes

Michael Ruben Rinaldi will be assessed again next week as he aims to take part in the second of two home WorldSBK rounds.

World Superbikes

Loris Baz says Tom Sykes’ massive highside at the British WorldSBK round was “so scary” after it forced him and Michael Ruben Rinaldi to be involved in the accident.

World Superbikes

Philipp Oettl says he has the bike to challenge for podiums and that only results will dictate his WorldSBK future.

World Superbikes

Jonathan Rea says the reality of Kawasaki’s current position in WorldSBK means winning a single race in 2023 will be difficult.

World Superbikes

Manuel Puccetti has threatened to leave WorldSBK unless Kawasaki finds a way to return to being competitive for race wins.

World Superbikes

Iker Lecuona remains confused by Honda’s lack of performance in WorldSBK following another disastrous weekend at Donington Park.

World Superbikes

Alex Lowes says Scott Redding’s BMW machine ‘can’t be that bad’ after witnessing his better rear grip during Race 2 of the British WorldSBK round.

World Superbikes

BMW have confirmed that Tom Sykes remains in hospital after suffering ten broken ribs and a ‘small fracture to the left ankle’ during Race 2 of the British WorldSBK round.

World Superbikes

After falling short in his attempt to claim a first WorldSBK podium in Misano, Danilo Petrucci made the most of his brilliant pace at Donington Park to do just that.

World Superbikes

Jonathan Rea was left wanting more following his home WorldSBK round, despite exceeding his own expectations in the Superpole Race.

World Superbikes

Scott Redding admits he struggled with a loss of confidence prior to claiming a season-best P4 in Race 2 of the British WorldSBK round.

World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu secured his second WorldSBK win of the season during the Superpole Race, however, he had no answer to Alvaro Bautista’s pace again in the longer race.

World Superbikes

The British WorldSBK round proved to be a disastrous one for BMW rider Tom Sykes following a brutal highside in Race 2.

World Superbikes

Alvaro Bautista returned to winning ways in Race 2 of the British WorldSBK round, while Danilo Petrucci claimed his maiden podium after overcoming Jonathan Rea. 

World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu wins his second WorldSBK race of the season after getting the better of Alvaro Bautista and Jonathan Rea in the Superpole Race at Donington Park. 

World Superbikes

Alex Lowes says the need for having a great bike in order to be competitive in WorldSBK and MotoGP has never been higher.