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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
MotoGP

Trackhouse Racing have become the newest MotoGP team after taking over from RNF Racing.

World Superbikes

BMW have confirmed what new WorldSBK addition Toprak Razgatlioglu said after the Portimao test, which is that the power of the M 1000 RR’s engine is very good.

World Superbikes

Michael Van Der Mark has called the atmosphere inside the BMW garage ‘really good’ after being joined by 2021 WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu.

World Superbikes

Leon Camier has teased further developments to the new 2024 Honda WorldSBK machine.

World Superbikes

Xavi Vierge and Iker Lecuona missed out on track action at the Portimao WorldSBK test after overnight rain led to very tricky conditions.

World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu admits BMW are very close to challenging at the front of WorldSBK.

World Superbikes

Shaun Muir says it was nervous for everyone at BMW to have 2021 WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu jump aboard the M 1000 RR at the Portimao test.

MotoGP

With the 2023 MotoGP season done and dusted, we look ahead to 2024 and the biggest talking points before lights out on March 10 in Qatar.

World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu will have a new bike, new team and more rivals than ever in 2024, but here’s why we think he can win the 2024 WorldSBK title.

World Superbikes

Garrett Gerloff has made a bold prediction that Toprak Razgatlioglu could break the WorldSBK lap record at Jerez during his second test with BMW.

World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu has finally made his BMW debut after a one-day WorldSBK test at Portimao.

World Superbikes

New WorldSBK rider Nicolo Bulega admits that winning the Junior World Championship in 2015 led to ‘too many things that I didn’t want to hear’.

World Superbikes

Alex Lowes believes the 2024 WorldSBK campaign will be the best ever due to its star-studded line-up.

MotoGP

With MotoGP action officially over for 2023, we take a look at the biggest takeaways from the Valencia test.

World Superbikes

Dani Pedrosa believes Andrea Iannone could be running at the front of WorldSBK races in 2024.

MotoGP

Franco Morbidelli says his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike went smoothly at the Valencia test.

MotoGP

Two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia says he’s already feeling ‘great’ aboard Ducati’s latest machine.

MotoGP

The likes of Francesco Bagnaia, Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi didn’t shy away from addressing Marc Marquez’ impressive Ducati debut at the MotoGP test in Valencia.

MotoGP

Ducati have admitted Marc Marquez will likely give them ‘additional headaches’ after joining their already star-studded MotoGP line-up.

MotoGP

With the eager eyes of the entire MotoGP paddock watching his every move at last month’s Valencia test, Marc Marquez delivered a very, very big message to his rivals.

World Superbikes

Dani Pedrosa feels as though Toprak Razgatlioglu’s move to BMW for the 2024 WorldSBK campaign could be ‘difficult at the beginning’.

MotoGP

Joan Mir says he was pleased with what Honda brought in the way of upgrades to the Valencia MotoGP test.

MotoGP

Maverick Vinales concluded the Valencia MotoGP fastest for Aprilia after beginning work on the 2024 bike.

MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia was the best MotoGP rider in 2023, according to Ducati Sporting Director Paolo Ciabatti.