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  1. Subaru partners with World Superbike Championship with Solterra as the first all-electric Official Safety Car

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    • Subaru announce partnership with World Superbike Championship
    • All-electric Subaru Solterra selected as Official Safety Car
    • Solterra embodies innovation, performance, and reliability - an ideal match for the championship
    • Round 7 of the championship to be held July 11-13 at Donington Park, UK

    8th July 2025 - Subaru’s first all-electric SUV, the Subaru Solterra, will take the spotlight as the Official Safety Car of the popular motorsport series. This marks Subaru Europe's debut in an official motorsport programme and the first time WorldSBK has selected an all-electric vehicle as its Official Safety Car.

    As the Official Safety Car, the Solterra underscores Subaru’s commitment to crafting vehicles that offer a unique blend of enjoyment and peace of mind. From pre-session track assessments to rapid incident responses, Subaru’s all-electric SUV is built to perform where and when it matters most.

    Having performed expertly at all rounds of the season so far, the Subaru Solterra will be on-hand at round seven of the World SBK Championship, held in the UK at the infamous Donington Park, near Castle Donington in Leicestershire. There are three WorldSBK contests to look forward to, with two on the main Sunday race day, plus an international support race package featuring World SuperSport and the return of the Women’s World Championship. Further racing will come from a roster of leading national categories.

    "Subaru’s rich racing heritage makes the WorldSBK championship a perfect match for our brand," said David Dello Stritto, General Manager at Subaru Europe. "Partnering with this distinctive motorsport series aligns Subaru with performance and cutting-edge innovation. It reinforces our core values of driving fun, go-anywhere capability, durability and safety—values that resonate deeply with Subaru and WorldSBK fans alike.”

    He continued “This collaboration brings our 'Power On. Ready. Charge.' motto to life, showcasing the mindset behind our European efforts to introduce new electric models in the region. It reaffirms Subaru's dedication to shaping a sustainable and electrified future for the brand in Europe.”

    Francesco Valentino, Head of WorldSBK Commercial & Marketing Department expressed his enthusiasm: "We are thrilled to welcome Subaru as the Official Safety Car provider for WorldSBK. The Solterra embodies a perfect blend of innovation, performance, and reliability, making it an ideal match for our championship. Subaru’s focus on delivering high-quality vehicles aligns perfectly with WorldSBK’s pursuit of excellence. We’re excited to see the Solterra leading the pack and providing fans with unforgettable experiences in our paddock."

     

  2. ASSEN SPRINT: ALEX ONE STEP AWAY FROM THE WIN, FERMIN SEVENTH FROM Q1

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    ALEX MARQUEZ #73
    “Today the pace at the front was very similar, but Marc was stronger in the last chicane and in the first corner, which didn’t allow me to get close enough to have a shot. The third sector, where I was stronger, wasn’t the ideal part of the track for overtaking so we must ‘settle’ with this podium. I’m 90% satisfied, tomorrow we’ll try again with a special focus on the start.”
     
    FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
    “Today was a long and intense day. I had a good feeling this morning and was fast with used tyres. We ended up in Q1 almost by mistake, as I got stuck in traffic during my time attack. The sprint went quite well, but we’re losing too much in the opening laps. We need to understand how to improve in this area, especially with regards to the sprint.”

     

  3. ALEX SHINES IN THE ITALIAN SATURDAY, FERMIN IN THE POINTS

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    ALEX MARQUEZ #73
    “We tried, especially at the beginning when I saw that it was possible. Marc was very smart, as he attacked when the tyre was not performing enough to respond. Good on him. Today is another great placement, I tried in every lap but when I saw I didn’t have more, I defended what was a great second place finish.”
     
    FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
    “It went well, I’m happy. Yesterday things didn’t come out the way we wanted, but I found something this morning. I made a mistake in Q2 otherwise we would have started much closer to the front. In the race I was able to unlock the front device only at turn ten… and despite that we finished in the points. We have the pace tomorrow to do really well.”

  4. ASTRA OTOPARTS & GRESINI MOTOGP EXTEND COLLABORATION UNTIL 2027

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    Astra Otoparts and Gresini Racing have announced a new multi-year partnership extension that will see the two parties continue their successful collaboration until the end of the 2027 season. 

    As the largest automotive component manufacturing and trading group in Indonesia, Astra Otoparts once again places its trust in the Gresini MotoGP project, reaffirming its commitment to support the team and riders Alex Marquez, a consistent podium contender in MotoGp, and Fermin Aldeguer, an exciting new young talent from Moto2, as they pursue continued success in the premier class.

    Aspira, one of Astra Otoparts’ top brands, will remain a prominent feature across all key visual elements of the Team Gresini MotoGP setup: from the bikes to the riders’ leathers, team uniforms, pit-box panels, team trucks, and MotoGP hospitality areas.

    Astra Otoparts continues to play a crucial role in strengthening collaboration between Gresini Racing and Indonesia — a country that has become a second home for the Faenza-based team.

     

    MARTOGI SIAHAAN – DIRECTOR of ASTRA OTOPARTS 
    "Our journey began in the Moto2 championship and has steadily progressed into the premier class of MotoGP. This long-standing partnership reflects both our loyalty and our commitment to supporting Gresini in achieving excellence at the highest level of motorcycle racing. As a proud Indonesian brand, we are honored to continue this partnership through 2027 with Aspira, and to showcase our spirit on the world stage."

    CARLO MERLINI – COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR of GRESINI RACING
    “I’m truly pleased to announce that our long-lasting partnership with Astra Otoparts has been extended to 2027.  Fifteen years together is definitely a time span that tells more than the mere reciprocal achievement of the goals, it goes beyond and certifies a relationship that is funded on trust and shared values. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Astra Otoparts team for their continued trust and collaboration. Now let’s keep enjoying together this 2025 season that seems to have started off on the right foot.”

     

     

  5. GRESINI IN FLIGHT MODE AT ARAGON WITH DOUBLE SPRINT PODIUM

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    ALEX MARQUEZ #73
    “Marc’s start was a bad one, but not as bad as I’d hoped. I tried to push, but when I saw him behind me, I realised that the smartest thing to do was to settle for second place. On a racetrack where your main rival is so dominant, we need to have a clever approach to racing. We’ll obviously try to defeat him tomorrow, but at the moment he’s got one and a half gears on us. We celebrate another podium and don’t give anything for granted; great job also by Fermin, who keeps growing.”

    FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
    “We did take a gamble with the tyre choice, but it wasn’t luck. We worked on it, and it was a carefully thought decision. It was a risk worth taking in the Sprint race also to gather some data ahead of tomorrow. We got a great start which will be hard to replicate tomorrow, but we have all it takes to do well tomorrow”.