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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

With a decision on his future potentially coming at this weekend’s Japanese MotoGP, Marc Marquez could also help shape the WorldSBK grid for 2024.

World Superbikes

Andrea Locatelli has called Race 2 at Aragon ‘one of the best races of my life’ after holding off 2021 WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu until a broken oil radiator with four laps to go.

World Superbikes

Axel Bassani says being without his crew chief for the Aragon WorldSBK round made it ‘impossible to have a good feeling’.

World Superbikes

Michael Rinaldi says an announcement on his WorldSBK future could come at next weekend’s Portimao round.

World Superbikes

Jonathan Rea was left frustrated by Race 2 of the Aragon WorldSBK round after having no impact on the podium fight.

World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu admits he was surprised by the improvement made by teammate Andrea Locatelli in Race 2 of the Aragon WorldSBK round.

World Superbikes

Alvaro Bautista completed his first Sunday double since Misano but said mistakes need to be cut out for the remainder of the 2023 WorldSBK campaign.

MotoGP

Fabio Quartararo says drive coming out of turn five was the reason Jorge Martin could blast past him for P2 at the Indian MotoGP.

World Superbikes

Results from Race (2), round 10 of the 2023 World Superbike Championship at Aragon, Spain.

MotoGP

Marco Bezzecchi has won the first-ever Indian MotoGP while Francesco Bagnaia lost second place when he crashed out shortly after overtaking title rival Jorge Martin. 

MotoGP

Follow our live updates of the Indian MotoGP at the Buddh Circuit here.

Championship leader Francesco Bagnaia has crashed out!

World Superbikes

Results from the Superpole Race, round 10 of the 2023 World Superbike Championship at Aragon, Spain.

MotoGP

This is how to watch the Indian MotoGP on September 22-24, including ways to get a free live stream. We’ve also listed the Indian MotoGP start times below.

World Superbikes

Alvaro Bautista says his mistake whilst leading Race 1 of the Aragon WorldSBK round was 100% his fault.

MotoGP

Aleix Espargaro says his furious reaction to being sent out too early during qualifying for the Indian MotoGP ‘was not good’.

World Superbikes

Results from Race 1, round 10 of the 2023 World Superbike Championship at Aragon, Spain.

MotoGP

Jorge Martin wins the Indian MotoGP sprint in dominant fashion as Marco Bezzecchi stages a stunning comeback. 

MotoGP

After Friday's practice was led by Luca Marini, Saturday sees final practice, qualifying and the debut MotoGP (Sprint) race at India's Buddh International Circuit.

World Superbikes

Results from Superpole, round 10 of the 2023 World Superbike Championship at Aragon, Spain.

World Superbikes

Results from Free Practice 3, round 10 of the 2023 World Superbike Championship at Aragon, Spain.

MotoGP

Aprilia riders Aleix Espargaro and Maverick Vinales discuss their near-miss during Friday practice at Indian MotoGP.

World Superbikes

Results from Friday Free Practice, round 10 of the 2023 World Superbike Championship at Aragon, Spain.

MotoGP

Luca Marini pipped Jorge Martin to top spot during the second Friday practice at the Indian MotoGP. 

MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia holds a 36-point title lead over Pramac’s Jorge Martin as MotoGP heads into the unknown with its Indian debut at the Buddh International Circuit.

World Superbikes

Kawasaki have admitted their search to replace six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea has led to them approaching two MotoGP riders.