Andorran Rider Xavi Cardelús Returns to Yamaha Cerba for Second World Supersport Season

Andorran rider Xavi Cardelús will compete in his second full season in the World Supersport Championship with the Promoracing team, now operating as Yamaha Cerba. The outfit, directed by Raúl Jara, enters the series for the first time, with Cardelús riding the Yamaha R9—the machine that claimed 18 of 24 race victories last year and carried world champion Stefano Manzi and runner-up Can Öncü to the top.

Cardelús previously raced alongside the team through several seasons in the Moto2 European Championship, achieving his strongest results there, including second place overall in 2023. The partnership aims to combine his skills with the squad's capabilities to challenge for leading positions, according to team sources.

Last season marked Cardelús's rookie year as a full-time Supersport entrant, where he placed 12th in the standings with two sixth-place finishes as his best outcomes. He expressed enthusiasm about the reunion, noting his familiarity with the group from their shared Moto2 achievements.

"I'm very satisfied and pleased with the decision we've all made for my second season in the World Supersport Championship," Cardelús said. "It's a team led by Raúl Jara that knows me perfectly, as shown by everything we accomplished together in Moto2." He acknowledged the rising competition from prominent riders entering from other series but emphasized a focus on steady effort. "We'll work on and off the track with the consistency and discipline we had before. With everyone's commitment, I'm confident we'll have a strong season."