The Bathams Racing by SCH MotoPrep team will once again feature on the ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup grid this season as brothers Christian and Keiran Smith announced their plans for the forthcoming year.
The brothers continue their working relationship with Bathams Racing as they look to build on their momentum from last season; Christian finished sixth overall in the standings, featuring Heat Race wins and podiums, whilst Kieran’s season highlight included top five finishes.
Christian Smith said: “I am super happy to announce I’ll be continuing in the F 900 R Cup onboard my Bathams Racing by SCH MotoPrep bike ready to fight for the championship and show everyone what I can do. Getting to work with the Bathams team and Michael Rutter for a second year running will be massive as we had a really good 2024 season together.
“We’ll be able to hit the ground running surrounded by my amazing team, which will put us in the best place to start the season. Also a big massive thank you to Stephen Burgess at SCH MotoPrep for his continued support for this season being our third together so I am forever thankful for his support and belief in me and my team.
“I’d also like to welcome on board a new sponsor for this year C-TAS (C-T Aviation Services) and would like to say a massive thank you to Chris Cowle for his support this year and can’t wait to get started with him. Also alongside I’d like to thank Allan and Bevan of A&B Conditioned Air for their support this year and can’t wait to be alongside them and see them in the paddock.
“I would like to also give a massive thank you to all my other sponsors, who have continued their support this year and I am so appreciative for all their help and can’t wait to get stuck in as I couldn’t do it without them.
“I’ve been really busy over winter behind the scenes with my training making sure I’m in the best shape possible both physically and mentally to make this the best year yet and get the results me and the team know we can achieve.”
Kieran Smith said: “I’m happy to announce that I will be continuing with Bathams Racing by Bowker Motorrad in the BMW F 900 R Cup this year. Working with Michael Rutter and Bathams’ in 2024 was a great partnership, I learnt a lot and it brought me on loads as a rider. Thank you for everyone at Bowker Motorrad for their continued support and making this happen for a third consecutive year - your backing is always appreciated.
“I would also like to welcome on board a new personal sponsor: C–T Aviation Solutions (C-TAS). Massive thanks to Chris Cowle for his belief in me. Lastly but certainly not least, I would like to thank all my other personal sponsors for continuing their support this year, your support is never overlooked. This will be a big season for me and the team and there’s been a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make this the most successful year yet. I can’t wait to get to work.”