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RobertJones

WorldSBK Journalist

In his current role, Robert has been working on all things motorsport, specifically two-wheel racing. After studying Sports Journalism at the Universtiy of South Wales for three years, where he obtained a 2:1 degree, he has been the WorldSBK and BSB Content Executive since Febuary 2021. Not limited to just WorldSBK and BSB, Robert has also been a key cog in the continued coverage of MotoGP. He is an expert in the field after covering motorcycle racing for four years - this included writing for his University’s sports publication and spending just over a year working for the Checkered Flag. 

As a keen motorcycle rider and current owner of a 2021 Ducati Monster 937, riding motorcycles has been a big passion of his well before he started riding in 2019. Prior to the Monster 937, the bike of choice was a KRT-inspired Kawasaki 125cc. While he was more of a Formula 1 fan growing up - Michael Schumacher was his idol during the early 2000s - Robert became a big enthusiast of motorcycle racing when watching Casey Stoner together with Ducati in MotoGP. Having attended several F1 races as a teenager, followed by MotoGP events such as Silverstone in 2018 and 19, Assen 2019 and Valencia 2019, the buzz associated with racing is what interests him the most. 

As part of his role with the Checkered Flag, Robert started off by covering WorldSBK in 2019 as the lead editor, before taking over the role of lead MotoGP content provider in 2020. He also shadowed the BT Sport team at the 2019 British Grand Prix, which included interviewing Michael Laverty, team owner of the newly-formed Visiontrack Racing Moto3 Team.

Articles by RobertJones
World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu will have a new bike, new team and more rivals than ever in 2024, but here’s why we think he can win the 2024 WorldSBK title.

World Superbikes

Crash.net grades every rider from the 2023 WorldSBK season, as two men secure an A.

MotoGP

Fabio Quartararo says the influence of having a ‘Mental coach’ has played a huge role in him being calmer during difficult moments with Yamaha in MotoGP.

World Superbikes

Alvaro Bautista admits his decision to run the #1 plate in 2023 was because he felt ‘strong enough’ to defend the WorldSBK title successfully.

World Superbikes

With the 2023 WorldSBK campaign done and dusted, we look ahead to the key storylines in 2024.

World Superbikes

Dani Pedrosa feels as though Toprak Razgatlioglu’s move to BMW for the 2024 WorldSBK campaign could be ‘difficult at the beginning’.

World Superbikes

Here is the confirmed 2024 WorldSBK rider line-up.

World Superbikes

Michael Rinaldi says his aim for the 2024 WorldSBK season is to be calmer heading into each round.

MotoGP

Alberto Puig says Honda are working hard to find solutions but that the current level in MotoGP is difficult to match.

MotoGP

Francesco Guidotti believes KTM made significant strides forward during the 2023 MotoGP season and that their expectation for 2024 is even higher.

MotoGP

Reigning Moto2 world champion Pedro Acosta says he has a lot to learn if he wants to be competitive in MotoGP.

World Superbikes

Axel Bassani says Toprak Razgatlioglu was the best rider in 2023, not WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista.

World Superbikes

Alvaro Bautista says he was pushed harder than ever before during his 2023 WorldSBK title fight with Toprak Razgatlioglu.

World Superbikes

Ben Spies believes 2021 WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu is on par with Marc Marquez in terms of talent.

World Superbikes

Jonathan Rea called Honda’s lack of progress the biggest surprise from the 2023 WorldSBK season.

MotoGP

Alex Marquez says Honda made him feel ‘so angry’ during the 2021 MotoGP season due to favouring other riders.

World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu is convinced he could have beaten Alvaro Bautista to the 2023 WorldSBK title had his Yamaha had more power.

MotoGP

Aprilia boss Paolo Bonora says the 2023 MotoGP season ‘was not such a good year’ despite the Italian manufacturer achieving three wins.

MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia says the difference between himself and Jorge Martin which led to him winning a second consecutive MotoGP title, was the type of race they specialised in.

MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia has thanked Jorge Martin after feeling more pressure than at any point in his MotoGP career.

World Superbikes

BMW are confident that Toprak Razgatlioglu can lead them to greater WorldSBK success in 2024 after seeing him ‘adapt well’ to the M 1000 RR.

World Superbikes

BMW are poised to become a force in 2024 WorldSBK season as financial investment, the addition of Toprak Razgatlioglu and a new test team are changes that have all been made.

World Superbikes

Toprak Razgatlioglu says ‘big improvements’ have been made following a spontaneous WorldSBK test at Valencia.

World Superbikes

Dani Pedrosa believes Andrea Iannone could be running at the front of WorldSBK races in 2024.

MotoGP

Two-time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner believes riders that try to get in the head of their opponent are instead showing weakness.