British Passport Used as Excuse for Lack of MotoGP Backing, Says Scott Redding

Scott Redding, a former MotoGP and WorldSBK rider, has expressed his concerns about the lack of support for British riders in the MotoGP championship.

Redding, who is currently competing in the British Superbike Championship with the Hager PBM Racing Team, believes that British companies need to do more in the way of supporting British-born riders in MotoGP.

According to Redding, the lack of support is not due to the British passport, but rather the fact that British riders are not receiving the same level of funding as their international counterparts.

Redding pointed out that his former rival, Marc Marquez, received significant backing from companies such as Red Bull and Repsol early on in his career. In contrast, Redding was riding for a third-tier team in the 125cc class in 2008, winning a British Grand Prix, while Marquez was riding for the factory Repsol KTM team.

The difference in funding and support was a significant factor in Redding's career progression, with Marquez having his own team and crew in Moto2 and MotoGP.

Redding believes that the British passport is often used as an excuse for the lack of support for British riders. He argues that big British companies should be investing in their riders, particularly those who have shown promise and have won a British Grand Prix.

The UK has not had a premier class champion in Grand Prix racing since Barry Sheene won the 500cc title in 1977, while Cal Crutchlow is the last British rider to compete full-time in MotoGP, after he retired at the end of the 2020 season.

Redding's comments highlight the need for British companies to invest in their riders and provide them with the necessary support to succeed in the MotoGP championship.

## Lack of Support for British Riders

The lack of support for British riders in MotoGP is a concern that has been raised by Redding and other riders in the past. The fact that British riders are not receiving the same level of funding as their international counterparts is a significant issue that needs to be addressed.

## The Role of British Companies

British companies have a significant role to play in supporting their riders and providing them with the necessary funding to succeed in the MotoGP championship. Redding's comments highlight the need for big British companies to invest in their riders and provide them with the necessary support.

## The Future of British Riders

The future of British riders in MotoGP is uncertain, with the UK not having had a premier class champion since 1977. Redding's comments highlight the need for British companies to invest in their riders and provide them with the necessary support to succeed in the MotoGP championship.

| Rider | Team | Class | Year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Marc Marquez | Repsol KTM | 125cc | 2008 | | Scott Redding | Third-tier team | 125cc | 2008 | | Marc Marquez | Repsol KTM | Moto2 | 2011 | | Scott Redding | Third-tier team | Moto2 | 2011 | | Marc Marquez | Repsol Honda | MotoGP | 2013 | | Scott Redding | Third-tier team | MotoGP | 2013 |