The Elf Marc VDS Racing Team is delighted to announce it will continue its long and successful relationship with Sam Lowes in the 2025 WorldSBK Championship.

• Lowes and the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team embarked on an exciting new chapter this season to contest the WorldSBK Championship for the first time with Ducati Panigale V4 R machinery.
• This year has been very much one of adaptation for both Lowes and the squad as they worked hard together to quickly build experience and knowledge in WorldSBK after a four-season partnership in the Moto2 World Championship.
• The 34-year-old?? has scored a season best sixth place at round three in Assen and he qualified on the front row of the grid at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
• Fully committed to turning promise and potential into top results, Lowes and the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team is now looking forward to a strong conclusion to the current season ahead of an exciting 2025.

/// SAM LOWES

“I’m very happy and proud to be continuing for one more year in WorldSBK with the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team. The goal for me and the team was always a minimum two-year plan due to the massive difference between Moto2 and WorldSBK. The last couple of races have been complicated with my shoulder injury but the first rounds were really enjoyable as we made good progress, so I am looking forward to getting some strong results in the final part of the season. We will focus a lot over the next races to make some steps forward, so we can start the 2025 season at a much higher level. I am enjoying the challenge of racing in WorldSBK. I am enjoying the bike, and the technical differences compared to Moto2, so let’s first enjoy the end of the 2024 season before focusing on future challenges. I have to say a big thanks once again to Marc van der Straten and everybody connected to the Elf Marc VDS Racing Team for their trust and support.”

/// MARC VAN DER STRATEN, Team Owner

“Sam’s dedication and determination to improve day by day and earn himself a place among the fastest in WorldSBK has been admirable. New beginnings are always complicated, as it’s not easy to adapt and move forward every day. That’s why I’m proud to continue with Sam for the 2025 season. I am convinced that next year his name and Elf Marc VDS Racing will shine at the top of the Championship standings.”