Xavi Cardelús Returns to Yamaha Cerba for World Supersport

Andorran rider Xavi Cardelús will compete in the next World Supersport Championship season with the Promoracing team, now rebranded as Yamaha Cerba. This marks his return to the squad led by Raúl Jara, where he previously raced in multiple seasons of the Moto2 European Championship and achieved his greatest successes, including the runner-up position in 2023.

The move aims to combine Cardelús's skills with the team's proven capabilities to challenge for top spots in the world championship, according to team statements. This will be his second full season in Supersport after finishing 12th this year, with his best results being two sixth-place finishes.

The partnership also introduces a switch to the Yamaha R9 motorcycle, which dominated last season by winning 18 of 24 races. This represents the team's debut in the World Supersport series.

Cardelús expressed optimism about the challenge ahead, noting that the category will grow more competitive with arrivals from other championships. "We will focus on consistent and rigorous work on and off the track, as we did before," he said. With full commitment from the team, he added, they expect a strong season.