There have been numerous internal changes to the official KRT WorldSBK squad for 2024, with Bassani joining as a new rider inside a refreshed team organisation. There will also be rule changes large and small for the Ninja ZX-10RR package to adapt to, plus some new team partners to work alongside.

The first chance to see the entire official KRT effort in its new colours, and in its final line up, will take place at 18-00 CET on Thursday 8 February via KRT Social media channels and kawasakiracingteamworldsbk.com

Preparing for the team launch, long-time KRT rider Alex Lowes, stated: “2024 will be the same but different for me inside KRT. We have a new team mate in Axel Bassani, who I am looking forward to working with. I’m also changing some pit crew and will be working with Pere Riba this year. I’m feeling good and am really excited about this new season.”

Talented new signing for KRT, Axel Bassani, stated: “I am very happy to take part in my first team launch inside a factory team. I think it will be a special moment or me, my family and all the guys who have helped me every day to do this job.  I think the launch will be the start of a good story. I am working every day towards this new adventure and I look forward to fighting hard on the track.”