The Bonovo action BMW squad will withdraw from the WorldSBK Championship at the end of the 2024 campaign, per an announcement on Monday.
Bonovo made its introduction to WorldSBK in 2020 with Yamaha, before embarking on competing full-time in 2021 with BMW.
In its fourth season with the Bavarian marque, Bonovo has struggled for form with Garrett Gerloff and Scott Redding striving to unlock the potential of their M 1000 RR machines.
Still, Gerloff and Redding have shown promise with a smattering of top-10 finishes, combining for 56 points altogether thus far in what will be Bonovo’s final year in WorldSBK.
“I will be stepping down for personal reasons from 2025 on, and consequently, Bonovo action will withdraw as a factory team from BMW,” said Team Owner Jürgen Röder.
“I would like to personally thank all the fans who have remained so loyal to us, who have shared in our joys and our hard times.
“Many, many thanks, because without the enthusiasm of the spectators and fans, such an endeavour would not be possible.
“You are carried by the euphoria and enthusiasm, which I have enjoyed over the past years, whether in the IDM or the World Championship.
“It was a wonderful feeling to bring joy to others with our riders and provide entertainment and happy moments.”
Röder paid tribute to Bonovo Team Manager Michael Galinski for his efforts along with crediting BMW for its support through his outfit’s four-year partnership with the Bavarian marque.
“I would also like to thank our entire team under our team manager Michael Galinski, which has always done an excellent job,” Röder said.
“We hope that we can still make more impact this year. We are doing everything, our best, to move forward, and we hope that we can still provide a few signs of life from our side this year.
“My thanks also go to BMW. BMW has always been a fair and very reliable partner, supporting us with everything. Even this year, we are receiving the same parts as our colleagues at SMR, so we are well-equipped.
“Therefore, my sincerest thanks go to BMW and especially Marc Bongers for the support over these years.
“He has accompanied us through highs and lows, motivating us during the lows and looking forward with us. I think this cannot be valued highly enough. I also want to thank our sponsors for their loyalty and strong support over the past years.
“I wish all the teams in the entire WorldSBK paddock all the best for the future, always a safe ride, which is the most important thing, and of course, much success for everyone.”
Marc Bongers, Sporting Director BMW Motorrad Motorsport, added: “We regret Jürgen Röder’s decision not to continue his involvement in WorldSBK but understand it at the same time.
“We thank the entire Bonovo action BMW Racing Team, Jürgen Röder, and team manager Michael Galinski, who have led the team with great passion and dedication, the riders, technicians, and mechanics, as well as all other involved parties for the excellent and professional collaboration in recent years.
“Now we will continue to give it our all together, in order to achieve success and secure strong results in the remaining races of this season.”
BMW confirmed it will continue with one sole factory outfit for the 2025 WorldSBK campaign.
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