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Scott Christopher Redding (born 4 January 1993) is a British motorcycle racer who rides for Hager PBM Ducati in the British Superbike Championship.

Key Information

Redding spent the 2020 and 2021 seasons with the Ducati factory WSBK team, riding a Panigale V4.[1]

In 2019, Redding competed in the British Superbike Championship riding a Ducati Panigale V4 for Paul Bird's PBM team,[2] winning the championship on his first attempt.[3]

Redding is also known for Grand Prix motorcycle racing, primarily in the premier MotoGP class from 2014 to 2018. He was the youngest rider in Grand Prix motorcycle racing to win a race, breaking Marco Melandri's ten-year record, until Can Öncü broke this record in 2018.[4]

Career

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Early career

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Born in Quedgeley, Gloucester, Redding started racing Mini Motos in 2001,[5] winning the 2004 FAB-Racing Metrakit 50cc British MiniGP championship[6] and then switching to the 80cc Metrakit "Calypso Cup" in 2005 in Spain, where he won all six rounds of the series.[7]

In 2006 he tested for the Red Bull sponsored MotoGP academy cup[8] and was immediately offered a ride. However he had a mixed season with only one podium finish at the last round in Jerez.

For 2007 he signed for team BLU:sens Aprilia riding in the Spanish CEV 125cc championship finishing second overall to Stefan Bradl with a difference of eight points, taking a second place at round four and winning at the final rounds of five, six and seven.[9]

125cc World Championship (2008–2009)

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Redding left the CEV championship in 2008, being entered by team BLU:sens Aprilia in the 125cc Grand Prix World championship. Redding made a sensational start at the opening round of Qatar, by being the youngest ever rider in the 125cc class to qualify on the front row of the grid, in fourth place. He went on to take fifth place in the race setting the lap record for the 125cc class of 2'05.635 in the process.[10] He was also on the front row in Spain.[11]

On 22 June 2008 Redding became the back then youngest ever Grand Prix winner, aged 15 years and 170 days,[4] when he won the 2008 British 125cc Grand Prix at Donington Park. Redding took the lead with six laps remaining after pressuring Andrea Iannone into pushing too hard and going off at Craner Curves. Redding held off Frenchman Mike Di Meglio and Spaniard Marc Márquez to win in only his eighth 125cc outing. He became the first British winner of a 125cc race since Chas Mortimer won the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix and the first British winner of a British motorcycle Grand Prix in the 125cc class since 1973, when Tommy Robb won at the 1973 Isle of Man TT, which was then the British round of the world championship. He is also the first British rider ever to win a British round of any Grand Prix class since the British motorcycle Grand Prix moved to Donington Park in 1987. In the first ever two-wheeled race at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in America, Redding secured 4th place, having been in that position when it started to rain due to Hurricane Ike and Red Flag brought the race to a premature end.

Redding also won Rookie of the Year for being the highest placed new rider, finishing the season in eleventh overall.

For the 2009 125cc Motorcycle Grand Prix season, Redding rode a factory Aprilia machinery and remained with team BLU:sens Aprilia.[12]

Redding had a difficult season, suffering from mechanical issues and handling difficulties. He got on the podium at the 2009 British Grand Prix, his second career podium.

Moto2 World Championship (2010–2013)

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Marc VDS Racing Team (2010–2013)

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2010
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Redding at the 2010 Qatar Grand Prix

Redding signed with new team Marc VDS Racing Team in the Moto2 600cc class for 2010,[13] having grown too big to continue competing in the 125cc class.[14] He struggled in the initial pre-season tests, but was more competitive in later ones.[15] Redding struggled at the beginning of the season, but improved to finish fourth in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and became the youngest rider ever to score a podium finish in the 250cc/Moto2 class by finishing third in Indianapolis.[16]

At the San Marino Grand Prix in Misano, Redding was involved in an accident which resulted in the death of Japanese rider Shoya Tomizawa. After Tomizawa fell from his bike on the twelfth lap of the race, he was immediately hit by Redding and Alex de Angelis, who were unable to avoid him. Redding received ten stitches for a back laceration but escaped major injury.[17]

On 29 September 2010, Redding signed a two-year contract with Marc VDS, keeping him in Moto2 until 2012.[18]

2011
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Redding finished the season in 15th place with 63 points, with a best result of fifth place, obtained on three occasions: at Silverstone, Indianapolis and Misano.

2012
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Redding finished the season in fifth position, having collected 165 points, a second place in the 2012 British motorcycle Grand Prix, his home race, along with four other podiums, all third places finishes.

2013
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Riding again for Marc VDS, Redding finished a close second in the championship after a season-long battle against Pol Espargaró. During the season, Redding obtained three victories, three second places, a third place, and three pole-positions. With three races left in the season he held a lead of 10 points over Espargaró; however, Redding crashed during qualifying in Australia, fracturing his wrist and could not participate in the race.[19] Pol Espargaró won the race. In the following Japanese Grand Prix, Redding collided with the motorcycle of Esteve Rabat who had crashed in front of him in the second turn of the race. The race was red-flagged and restarted without an injured Redding; this second incident took him out of contention for the title, which Espargaró won by winning the Japanese race too.[20]

MotoGP World Championship (2014–2018)

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GO&FUN Gresini Honda (2014)

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2014
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Redding at the 2014 French Grand Prix

Redding switched to MotoGP with the GO & FUN Gresini team on a Honda RCV1000R production racer, his teammate was Álvaro Bautista. He was consistent over the year, finishing every race except Austin. His best results of the season were two seventh-place finishes, at the season-opening round in Qatar and at Phillip Island. He finished 12th in the championship, scoring 81 points. He was also runner-up in the "open class" category, albeit 45 points behind Aleix Espargaró.

EG 0,0 Marc VDS (2015)

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2015
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In 2015, Redding remained in MotoGP, re-joining his former team Marc VDS. He was riding a factory-specification Honda RC213V. At the San Marino Grand Prix, Redding achieved his maiden MotoGP podium with a third-place finish despite crashing early in the race.[21] With Bradley Smith finishing second, the duo became the first pair of British riders to finish on a premier class podium since Barry Sheene and Tom Herron did so at the Venezuelan Grand Prix in 1979.[22] On 30 August 2015, the morning of his home race at Silverstone, it was announced that Redding would join Pramac Racing for the 2016 season, replacing Yonny Hernández alongside Danilo Petrucci.[23]

Pramac Racing (2016–2017)

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2016
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Redding remained in MotoGP for his third season, this time racing for Pramac Racing, his third team in three seasons. Riding on a Ducati Desmosedici GP15, with fellow teammate Danilo Petrucci, Scott Redding had a mixed season. He only finished 15th in the standings, one point behind Petrucci, but he managed to get his second, and to date his last, MotoGP podium at the 2016 Dutch TT.

2017
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In 2017, Redding stayed with Pramac Racing Ducati, together with Danilo Petrucci. However, due to last years performances, Danilo Petrucci received a GP17 Ducati Desmosedici with factory support while Redding had to do with the GP16. During this year, Petrucci emerged as the far stronger rider with Redding never finishing higher than seventh in both Qatar and San Marino. In turn, this would be his last year with Pramac Racing.

Aprilia Racing Team Gresini (2018)

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2018
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After his contract at Ducati was not extended, Redding signed with Aprilia for the 2018 season. He replaced fellow british rider Sam Lowes, who had a catastrophic 2017 season, finishing with just 5 points, compared to teammate Aleix Espargaró's 62. The 2018 season did not go as planned for Aprilia however, Espargaró finished with 44 points, and a best result of 6th in Aragon, while Redding finished with 20 points, and not having a top 10 finish all year. Following the season, Redding was not re-signed by the team.

After MotoGP

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British Superbike Championship (2019)

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2019
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In 2019, Redding competed in the British Superbike Championship riding a Ducati Panigale V4 for Paul Bird's PBM team.[24] He won the championship on his first attempt, after an epic showdown with his teammate Josh Brookes, Redding edging him out by a mere 5 points, over a 27 race season.[25]

Superbike World Championship (2020–2025)

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2020
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For 2020, Redding competed in the Superbike World Championship, signing a two-year deal to ride a factory Ducati Panigale V4 for the Aruba.it Racing team.[26] He had a successful first season, finishing on the podium 13 times in 24 races (5 times first, 5 times second, 3 times in third place), and finished second overall in the standings.

2021
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As of late season 2021, Redding already has 6 victories, 9 second place finishes, 4 third place finishes, and is third in the standings currently. In August, he and BMW announced that Redding would switch from Ducati to BMW for 2022, a move that surprised many people.[27]

BMW Motorrad Team (2022-2023)

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2022
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In the 2022 season, Redding struggled to fit with the BMW S1000RR bike and scored only 3 podiums and finished 8th in the Championship.

2023
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In the 2023 season, Redding didn't earn any podiums and finished 14th in the championship.

After 2023 season, Redding still rode the BMW S1000RR bike but did not renew his contract with BMW and moved to satellite team MGM Bonovo Team.

MGM Bonovo (2024-2025)

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2024
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The 2024 season was considered a worse season for Redding as he still struggled with BMW bike and finished 18th in the Championship.

2025
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Coming 2025 season, MGM Bonovo and Redding used Ducati bike with hope to regain form. However, after Donington Park round, Redding made the decision to leave the team and return to British Superbike Championship, to the surprise of the MGM Bonovo boss and staff. He is replaced by Tarran Mackenzie.

The reason for Redding's departure from the team is reported to be financial problems within the team and Redding having to self-fund his place in WorldSBK.[28]

Return to British Superbike Championship (2025–)

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2025
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Redding signed a contract with Hager PBM Ducati to replace Glenn Irwin, who parted ways with team by mutual consent following a disagreement over his return to racing after an injury sustained at Snetterton in June.[29][30] After a mixed debut at Knockhill, Redding secured a win at Brands Hatch during Round 5 and has since won 6 more times.[31]

2026
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Redding is set to remain with Hager PBM Ducati for the 2026 British Superbike Championship.[32]

Career statistics

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Grand Prix motorcycle racing

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By season

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Season Class Motorcycle Team Number Race Win Podium Pole FLap Pts Plcd
2008 125cc Aprilia Blusens Aprilia Junior 45 17 1 1 0 2 105 11th
2009 125cc Aprilia Blusens Aprilia 45 16 0 1 0 0 50.5 15th
2010 Moto2 Suter Marc VDS Racing Team 45 17 0 2 0 1 102 8th
2011 Moto2 Suter Marc VDS Racing Team 45 17 0 0 0 0 63 15th
2012 Moto2 Kalex Marc VDS Racing Team 45 17 0 5 0 0 165 5th
2013 Moto2 Kalex Marc VDS Racing Team 45 15 3 7 3 1 225 2nd
2014 MotoGP Honda GO&FUN Gresini Honda 45 18 0 0 0 0 81 12th
2015 MotoGP Honda EG 0,0 Marc VDS 45 18 0 1 0 0 84 13th
2016 MotoGP Ducati Octo Pramac Yakhnich 45 18 0 1 0 0 74 15th
2017 MotoGP Ducati Octo Pramac Racing 45 18 0 0 0 1 64 14th
2018 MotoGP Aprilia Aprilia Racing Team Gresini 45 18 0 0 0 0 20 21st
Total 189 4 18 3 5 1033.5

By class

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Class Seasons 1st GP 1st pod 1st win Race Win Podiums Pole FLap Pts WChmp
125cc 2008–2009 2008 Qatar 2008 Great Britain 2008 Great Britain 33 1 2 0 2 155.5 0
Moto2 2010–2013 2010 Qatar 2010 Indianapolis 2013 France 66 3 14 3 2 555 0
MotoGP 2014–2018 2014 Qatar 2015 San Marino 90 0 2 0 1 323 0
Total 2008–2018 189 4 18 3 5 1033.5

Races by year

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Class Bike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Pos Pts
2008 125cc Aprilia QAT
5
SPA
7
POR
21
CHN
Ret
FRA
Ret
ITA
14
CAT
6
GBR
1
NED
Ret
GER
8
CZE
11
RSM
Ret
INP
4
JPN
8
AUS
10
MAL
Ret
VAL
8
11th 105
2009 125cc Aprilia QAT
13
JPN
Ret
SPA
4
FRA
Ret
ITA
7
CAT
11
NED
Ret
GER
Ret
GBR
3
CZE
15
INP
Ret
RSM
Ret
POR
16
AUS
11
MAL
Ret
VAL
Ret
15th 50.5
2010 Moto2 Suter QAT
23
SPA
16
FRA
11
ITA
21
GBR
4
NED
11
CAT
Ret
GER
Ret
CZE
22
INP
3
RSM
Ret
ARA
8
JPN
5
MAL
Ret
AUS
2
POR
4
VAL
5
8th 102
2011 Moto2 Suter QAT
31
SPA
23
POR
25
FRA
16
CAT
11
GBR
5
NED
24
ITA
27
GER
7
CZE
26
INP
5
RSM
5
ARA
15
JPN
20
AUS
7
MAL
10
VAL
30
15th 63
2012 Moto2 Kalex QAT
6
SPA
4
POR
11
FRA
3
CAT
10
GBR
2
NED
3
GER
Ret
ITA
6
INP
6
CZE
Ret
RSM
7
ARA
3
JPN
4
MAL
11
AUS
3
VAL
22
5th 165
2013 Moto2 Kalex QAT
2
AME
5
SPA
2
FRA
1
ITA
1
CAT
4
NED
2
GER
7
INP
3
CZE
8
GBR
1
RSM
6
ARA
4
MAL
7
AUS
DNS
JPN
DNS
VAL
15
2nd 225
2014 MotoGP Honda QAT
7
AME
Ret
ARG
14
SPA
13
FRA
12
ITA
13
CAT
13
NED
12
GER
11
INP
9
CZE
11
GBR
10
RSM
13
ARA
10
JPN
16
AUS
7
MAL
10
VAL
10
12th 81
2015 MotoGP Honda QAT
13
AME
Ret
ARG
9
SPA
13
FRA
Ret
ITA
11
CAT
7
NED
13
GER
Ret
INP
13
CZE
12
GBR
6
RSM
3
ARA
12
JPN
10
AUS
11
MAL
11
VAL
15
13th 84
2016 MotoGP Ducati QAT
10
ARG
Ret
AME
6
SPA
19
FRA
Ret
ITA
Ret
CAT
16
NED
3
GER
4
AUT
8
CZE
15
GBR
17
RSM
15
ARA
19
JPN
9
AUS
7
MAL
15
VAL
14
15th 74
2017 MotoGP Ducati QAT
7
ARG
8
AME
12
SPA
11
FRA
Ret
ITA
12
CAT
13
NED
Ret
GER
20
CZE
16
AUT
12
GBR
8
RSM
7
ARA
14
JPN
16
AUS
11
MAL
13
VAL
Ret
14th 64
2018 MotoGP Aprilia QAT
20
ARG
12
AME
17
SPA
15
FRA
Ret
ITA
Ret
CAT
12
NED
14
GER
15
CZE
Ret
AUT
20
GBR
C
RSM
21
ARA
16
THA
16
JPN
19
AUS
13
MAL
19
VAL
11
21st 20

British Superbike Championship

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Races by year

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Bike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Pos Pts
R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R3
2019 Ducati SIL
3
SIL
Ret
OUL
5
OUL
4
DON
1
DON
1
DON
1
BRH
22
BRH
3
KNO
2
KNO
1
SNE
1
SNE
1
THR
2
THR
22
CAD
4
CAD
Ret
OUL
3
OUL
1
OUL
3
ASS
1
ASS
1
DON
1
DON
1
BHGP
3
BHGP
2
BHGP
3
1st 697
Year Bike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pos Pts
R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R4 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3 R1 R2 R3
2025 Ducati OUL OUL OUL DON DON DON SNE SNE SNE KNO
4
KNO
19
KNO
9
BRH
2
BRH
1
BRH
3
THR
11
THR
7
THR
8
CAD
7
CAD
15
CAD
8
DON
1
DON
2
DON
3
DON
3
ASS
1
ASS
15
ASS
1
OUL
21
OUL
11
OUL
1
BRH
1
BRH
1
BRH
5
4th 329.5

Superbike World Championship

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By season

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Season Motorcycle Team Race Win Podium Pole FLap Pts Plcd
2020 Ducati Panigale V4 R Aruba.it Racing – Ducati 24 5 14 1 3 305 2nd
2021 Ducati Panigale V4 R Aruba.it Racing – Ducati 37 7 23 1 9 501 3rd
2022 BMW M1000RR BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team 36 0 3 0 0 204 8th
2023 BMW M1000RR ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team 36 0 0 0 0 126 14th
2024 BMW M1000RR Bonovo Action BMW 36 0 0 0 0 107 18th
2025 Ducati Panigale V4 R MGM Bonovo Racing 21 0 0 0 0 76 17th
Total 190 12 40 2 12 1319

Races by year

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Bike 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Pos Pts
R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2 R1 SR R2
2020 Ducati AUS
3
AUS
3
AUS
3
SPA
1
SPA
2
SPA
1
POR
7
POR
5
POR
2
SPA
1
SPA
2
SPA
4
SPA
Ret
SPA
1
SPA
3
SPA
2
SPA
8
SPA
6
FRA
5
FRA
4
FRA
1
POR
Ret
POR
6
POR
2
2nd 305
2021 Ducati SPA
4
SPA
8
SPA
1
POR
1
POR
3
POR
16
ITA
4
ITA
4
ITA
4
GBR
Ret
GBR
18
GBR
4
NED
2
NED
5
NED
2
CZE
2
CZE
2
CZE
1
SPA
1
SPA
1
SPA
2
FRA
12
FRA
5
FRA
3
SPA
1
SPA
15
SPA
3
SPA
3
SPA
C
SPA
2
POR
2
POR
2
POR
2
ARG
9
ARG
2
ARG
1
INA
3
INA
C
INA
2
3rd 501
2022 BMW SPA
15
SPA
12
SPA
Ret
NED
9
NED
11
NED
5
POR
8
POR
7
POR
11
ITA
10
ITA
11
ITA
9
GBR
4
GBR
3
GBR
5
CZE
3
CZE
8
CZE
4
FRA
2
FRA
5
FRA
6
SPA
Ret
SPA
8
SPA
Ret
POR
18
POR
13
POR
7
ARG
7
ARG
14
ARG
9
INA
12
INA
6
INA
6
AUS
16
AUS
6
AUS
6
8th 204
2023 BMW AUS
9
AUS
14
AUS
13
INA
Ret
INA
9
INA
10
NED
10
NED
8
NED
7
SPA
Ret
SPA
12
SPA
Ret
EMI
11
EMI
11
EMI
14
GBR
8
GBR
9
GBR
4
ITA
10
ITA
9
ITA
8
CZE
4
CZE
11
CZE
8
FRA
7
FRA
20
FRA
Ret
SPA
11
SPA
11
SPA
14
POR
15
POR
13
POR
14
SPA
Ret
SPA
Ret
SPA
8
14th 126
2024 BMW AUS
11
AUS
17
AUS
17
SPA
17
SPA
12
SPA
11
NED
8
NED
10
NED
Ret
ITA
15
ITA
14
ITA
12
GBR
Ret
GBR
4
GBR
4
CZE
15
CZE
Ret
CZE
13
POR
Ret
POR
17
POR
14
FRA
4
FRA
4
FRA
8
ITA
13
ITA
13
ITA
12
SPA
11
SPA
10
SPA
11
POR
12
POR
10
POR
11
SPA
14
SPA
12
SPA
12
15th 107
2025 Ducati AUS
5
AUS
4
AUS
4
POR
Ret
POR
15
POR
15
NED
10
NED
6
NED
19
ITA
10
ITA
11
ITA
13
CZE
14
CZE
14
CZE
12
EMI
10
EMI
13
EMI
16
GBR
6
GBR
Ret
GBR
12
HUN HUN HUN FRA FRA FRA ARA ARA ARA POR POR POR SPA SPA SPA 17th 76

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Scott Redding (born 4 January 1993) is a British professional motorcycle road racer competing in the (BSB), where he finished fourth in the 2025 riders' standings with 329.5 points riding for the Hager PBM team. He is renowned as the youngest Grand Prix race winner in history, achieving victory at age 15 in the 125cc class at in 2008, and also earned of the Year honours that season. Over his career, Redding has secured multiple championships and podiums across various series, including the 2019 BSB title in his debut season and a third-place finish in the 2021 World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK). Born in Quedgeley, , Redding began his racing journey in mini motos in 2001 and won the 2004 FAB-Racing Metrakit 50cc British championship at age 11. He progressed to the in 2008 with the Blusens-Aspar team on a bike, finishing fifth overall with one win and five podiums, outperforming future stars like . In 2009, he remained in the 125cc class with the same team, achieving two podiums and ending sixth in the standings before moving to the Moto2 class in 2010 with Marc VDS Racing on a Suter MMX. Redding's Moto2 tenure from 2010 to 2013 saw steady improvement; he scored two podiums in his year and became a title contender in 2012–2013, clinching second place overall in 2013 with the Marc VDS team on a bike, including three wins and nine podiums that season. Transitioning to MotoGP in 2014 with the GO&FUN Gresini team on a , he notched his best results as two third-place finishes in 2015 with Marc VDS before leaving at the end of that season; he continued in MotoGP with (2016–2017) and (2018), having accumulated 22 top-10 finishes across five seasons. In 2019, Redding debuted in BSB with the Be Wiser Ducati team on a Panigale V4 R, dominating the series to win the riders' championship with 13 victories in his first year. He then joined the .it Racing – Ducati squad for WorldSBK in 2020, contributing to the teams' title and securing 12 race wins and 37 podiums over two seasons, finishing as runner-up in 2020 and third in 2021. Switching to in 2022 with the ROKiT BMW team, where he remained through 2023 and achieved three podiums in 2022 before moving to Bonovo Action BMW in 2024; however, mid-2025, Redding left WorldSBK after seven rounds to rejoin BSB full-time with Hager PBM , where he won seven races and finished fourth overall, and is contracted through 2026.

Biography

Early life

Scott Redding was born on 4 January 1993 in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, England. He was raised primarily by his father, who played a key role in supporting his early passion for motorcycles by transporting him to races across Europe, including Spain, Italy, and France, starting when Redding was around seven or eight years old. Redding's interest in motorcycles began at a young age; he first rode a motorbike when he was four years old. His family backed this enthusiasm, leading to his entry into mini moto racing by 2001, when he was eight. Due to the demands of his burgeoning racing schedule, Redding received limited formal education and, by the age of 15, had largely set aside schooling to focus on his development as a rider.

Personal life

Redding began dating American model and content creator Jacey Hayden in 2019. The couple got engaged on the podium following his victory at the Most round of the World Superbike Championship in August 2021, where he proposed during the post-race celebrations. They married in 2022 in a wedding that began with a ceremony in Los Angeles, California, and spontaneously concluded with a night in Las Vegas, Nevada. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Hudson James Redding, on September 19, 2024. Following his departure from MotoGP at the end of the 2018 season, Redding experienced severe depression that led him to despise and contemplate quitting the entirely. He described feeling "broken" after a frustrating year with an uncompetitive bike, stating, "I just got really depressed and hated and hated everything and everyone." His recovery began in 2019 upon joining the , where early successes helped him regain passion and confidence, marking a turning point in his by 2020. Redding resides in Quedgeley, , , where he maintains a fitness-focused lifestyle that includes , gym training, and to support his racing performance and recovery. He has expressed a preference for low-impact activities like to manage without excessive strain on his body. Additionally, Redding engages in philanthropy by supporting initiatives in motorsport, including personal donations to charities during events like in 2024. Outside of racing, Redding has been sponsored by Muc-Off, a care brand, since 2019, which has supported his teams in both British Superbike and World Superbike championships. He participates in media activities, including vlogs, podcasts, and interviews that share insights into his career and personal challenges. Since 2020, Redding has emphasized balancing his professional commitments with personal well-being, crediting this approach for sustaining his longevity in the sport.

Racing career

Early career

Scott Redding began his competitive career in 2001 at the age of eight, competing in mini moto events within the British Minimoto Championship. By 2004, he had advanced to claim the FAB-Racing Metrakit 50cc British MiniGP championship title, demonstrating early dominance in junior categories. In 2005, Redding progressed to the 80cc class, securing victory in all six rounds of the Metrakit Calypso Cup series held in . The following year, 2006, saw him selected for the MotoGP Academy program—a key precursor to international junior development pathways like the later British Talent Cup—where he competed in 125cc machinery and recorded one podium finish amid a season of varied results. This support from facilitated his transition to higher-level competition, including races in the UK and abroad on outfits equipped with RS125 bikes. Redding's 2007 season marked a significant step up, as he entered the 125cc category full-time with backing from the MotoGP Academy. Racing for the Spanish privateer team BLU:sens on an RSA 125, he competed in the Campeonato de España de Velocidad (CEV) 125cc series, finishing second overall behind Stefan Bradl after accumulating points from consistent performances, including three race wins in the latter rounds. These European junior honors highlighted his potential, though the schedule required frequent travel from his base to Spanish circuits, adding logistical demands to his development.

125cc World Championship (2008–2009)

Scott Redding entered the 125cc World Championship in 2008 at the age of 15, riding for the BLU:sens team on an RSA125 motorcycle. In his debut race at the , he recorded the fastest lap, signaling his potential despite his youth. Redding's breakthrough came at the at , where he secured pole position and victory in his eighth race of the season, becoming the youngest rider ever to achieve both a pole and a win in Grand Prix history, surpassing the previous record set by Marco Melandri in 1997. This triumph marked the first British 125cc win in 35 years and highlighted his adaptability on home soil. Over the course of the 17-round season, Redding claimed one victory (which was his only finish), culminating in a seventh-place finish in the riders' standings with 105 points and earning him the Rookie of the Year award. The 2008 season presented challenges for the teenage Redding, including adjusting to the demands of international travel and the higher level of competition in the global series, which contrasted with his prior domestic and regional experience. Bike setup issues with the RSA125 occasionally hampered his consistency, though his performances at Donington demonstrated his ability to excel under pressure. There were no major team transitions during the year, as he remained with BLU:sens throughout. In , Redding continued with the BLU-SENS team on factory machinery, aiming to build on his success. However, the season proved more difficult, plagued by persistent mechanical reliability problems that saw his bike fail 24 times across the 16 rounds, alongside handling difficulties with the RSA125. These issues limited his results despite flashes of speed, including a third-place finish at the at Donington—his only podium and a standout performance on home soil once again. Redding ended the year 15th in the championship with 50.5 points, a drop from his previous season's achievements, underscoring the challenges of maintaining momentum in the highly competitive 125cc class.

Moto2 World Championship (2010–2013)

Scott Redding competed in the Moto2 World Championship from 2010 to 2013, racing exclusively for the . He began on Suter chassis in 2010 and 2011 before switching to the emerging chassis in 2012, a move that aligned with the class's technical evolution toward more competitive, standardized 600cc production-engine machines from and other manufacturers. This period marked Redding's progression from adaptation to contention, culminating in his career-best second-place finish in the 2013 riders' standings with 225 points. In his 2010 season, Redding adapted to the Moto2 class's increased power and four-stroke engines after two years in the 125cc category, finishing eighth overall with 102 points from 17 races. His highlights included a third-place finish at the Grand Prix, where he became the youngest rider to podium in a 250cc/Moto2-class race at age 17, and a second place at the Australian Grand Prix in . These two s represented his only top-three results that year, as he focused on building consistency amid the class's inaugural challenges, including varied engine suppliers and chassis setups. Redding's 2011 campaign was more challenging, ending 15th in the standings with 63 points, though he achieved three fifth-place finishes at , , and as his best results. Without podiums, he emphasized top-10 consistency in several races, navigating ongoing adaptation to the Suter chassis while the class saw early dominance by riders like Stefan Bradl. Technical refinements in suspension and began to influence strategies, but Redding's season was hampered by occasional mechanical issues and crashes. The 2012 season brought improvement with the switch to , a chassis that gained traction in Moto2 for its handling advantages in the spec-engine era, finishing fifth overall with 196 points. Redding secured four podiums—at (third), (second), (third), and (third)—showcasing his growing speed on home soil and in technical tracks. His strong mid-season form, including a intense battle with at Silverstone, highlighted his competitiveness, though he endured a crash at Assen practice that limited practice time without major injury. Redding peaked in 2013, contending for the title on the Kalex and finishing second overall behind champion Pol Espargaro, with whom he shared a fierce rivalry marked by close points battles and on-track duels at tracks like Qatar and Silverstone. He claimed his three Moto2 victories at the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix and Indianapolis, plus seven podiums total—including a home win at Silverstone that extended his lead to 38 points mid-season. The Kalex's dominance in the class, with improved aerodynamics and tire management, aided his consistency, but a wrist fracture at Phillip Island's qualifying sidelined him for the Australian race, and a crash in Malaysia's finale cost him the title by 40 points. This performance earned him promotion to MotoGP for 2014.

MotoGP World Championship (2014–2018)

Scott Redding made his MotoGP debut in 2014 with the GO&FUN Gresini Honda team, riding the production-spec RCV1000R bike in the Open class. As a , he faced significant challenges adapting to the 1000cc machinery, including and power delivery differences from Moto2. Despite these hurdles, Redding showed consistency, scoring points in 16 of 18 races and achieving seven top-10 finishes, with his best result an eighth-place at the Aragon Grand Prix. He ended the season 12th in the riders' championship with 81 points. In 2015, Redding joined the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS team, gaining access to a factory-spec for the first time. This upgrade improved his competitiveness, leading to stronger qualifying performances and his maiden MotoGP podium—a third-place finish at the in Misano amid chaotic wet conditions. He also secured his first front-row start in the premier class at the in the following year, though that was with a different team. Redding finished 13th overall with 84 points, marking a step forward but highlighting ongoing struggles with rear grip on the . Redding switched to for 2016–2017 with the team, piloting the Desmosedici GP machine and benefiting from closer support. The transition to the more powerful initially posed adaptation issues, but he adapted over time, earning his second podium with third place at the in in 2016. In 2017, his season was disrupted by a sustained in a qualifying crash at the Australian Grand Prix in [Phillip Island](/page/Phillip Island), causing him to miss the final races. Despite these setbacks, Redding scored consistent points, finishing 15th in 2016 with 74 points and 14th in 2017 with 64 points. team constraints, such as limited electronics and testing access compared to squads, limited his potential during this period. For 2018, Redding moved to the Racing Team Gresini, riding the RS-GP bike in hopes of unlocking better performance. However, the proved difficult to handle, suffering from instability and insufficient power, leading to a frustrating year with no top-10 finishes and a best result of 12th at the Thai Grand Prix. His contract was not renewed at season's end due to underwhelming results, as prioritized development around . Redding concluded his MotoGP tenure 20th overall with just 20 points, reflecting a journeyman phase marked by frequent team changes and equipment limitations that prevented him from challenging for higher positions. The cumulative pressures of these years also contributed to personal struggles, including depression.

British Superbike Championship (2019, 2024–present)

Following his departure from MotoGP at the end of 2018, Scott Redding made his debut in the (BSB) in 2019 with the Be Wiser Ducati team, run by (PBM), aboard a R. In a remarkable rookie season, Redding secured 11 race victories and 20 finishes across 27 races, clinching the riders' championship on the final weekend at by finishing second and third in the last two races, edging out teammate Josh Brookes by just five points. This triumph marked 's first BSB riders' title in the manufacturer's history, achieved through Redding's rapid adaptation to the series' close racing and variable weather conditions. After five seasons in the (WSBK) from 2020 to 2024, where Redding faced ongoing challenges with machinery setup and team dynamics, he returned to BSB mid-2025, switching from the MGM Bonovo WSBK squad to rejoin PBM on a R. Entering at Round 4 at with no prior testing, Redding quickly adapted, scoring his first win at in Round 5 and adding six more victories for a total of seven wins and 12 podiums in the 14 races he contested. Despite the late start, he mounted a strong contention, consistently finishing in the top five and ending the season fourth overall with 329.5 points behind champion Kyle Ryde, , and Leon Haslam. Redding's successes in both stints were bolstered by his familiarity with machinery from his 2019 campaign and early WSBK years, allowing quicker setup optimization compared to his experiences, as well as the of racing on circuits where he had prior knowledge from junior categories. The 2025 return was motivated by frustrations in WSBK, including inconsistent bike performance and contractual disputes with , prompting a desire for competitive domestic racing closer to his base. Key challenges included adjusting to BSB's unique regulations, such as fuel mapping restrictions and tire choices that differ from WSBK, which initially affected his pace at . Intense rivalries added pressure, notably the 2019 intra-team battle with Brookes that featured on-track clashes and psychological tension, and in 2025, close contention with Bridewell, who defended his title aggressively at tracks like Oulton Park and . In 2025, Redding signed a full-season deal with Hager PBM for 2026, aiming to challenge for another title.

Superbike World Championship (2020–2024)

Scott Redding entered the Superbike World Championship in 2020 with the factory Aruba.it Racing Ducati team aboard the Panigale V4 R, marking a transition from his MotoGP experience to production-based racing. The season, shortened to 11 rounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saw Redding emerge as a title contender, securing 5 victories—including his debut win at Aragon—and 14 podium finishes to claim second place overall behind Jonathan Rea. His consistent performances, including a strong challenge that lasted until the Estoril finale, helped Ducati secure the Teams' Championship. Remaining with Aruba.it in 2021, Redding elevated his campaign across 13 rounds, achieving 7 wins—such as dominant victories at Most and —and 23 podiums en route to third in the riders' standings. He mounted a serious title bid against Rea and the emerging Toprak Razgatlioglu, trading wins and podiums in a fiercely competitive year that highlighted his adaptation to superbike demands. Despite slipping from the lead midway through the season, Redding's results solidified 's dominance in the manufacturers' standings. In a surprise move for 2022, Redding joined the WorldSBK Team to spearhead the M 1000 RR's development, but the partnership yielded mixed outcomes as he finished eighth overall with 3 podiums at , Most, and , but no race wins. Adaptation struggles, including bike setup issues and his taller physique affecting handling, limited his competitiveness against Rea and Razgatlioglu. The season underscored BMW's developmental challenges in matching and Yamaha's pace. Redding's difficulties persisted into 2023 with the ROKiT WorldSBK Team, where he endured a winless campaign and finished 14th overall without podiums, hampered by inconsistent bike feel and mechanical setbacks. A fourth-place finish at his home round of offered a brief highlight amid broader frustrations with the M 1000 RR's and . For 2024, he transferred to the factory-supported Bonovo Action squad following Toprak Razgatlioglu's arrival at ROKiT, but results remained dismal, with no podiums and a 15th-place championship finish after 12 rounds. Poor form, including best results of fourth at , led to mid-season contract disputes and his departure from to rejoin the . Redding's WSBK spell contrasted sharply with his Ducati triumphs, where he rivaled Rea and Razgatlioglu for supremacy, against BMW's adaptation hurdles that fueled ongoing tensions over bike competitiveness and future commitments.

Career statistics

Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Scott Redding's Grand Prix motorcycle racing career spanned 2008 to 2018, encompassing 190 race starts across the 125cc, Moto2, and MotoGP classes. He secured 4 victories, 24 podium finishes, and 3 pole positions in total, with no wins in the premier MotoGP class but strong performances in the lower categories that included a runner-up finish in the 2013 Moto2 World Championship. Redding's progression from rookie sensation to consistent contender highlighted his adaptability, though retirements and mechanical issues affected consistency, contributing to approximately 50 DNFs across his GP tenure based on race reports.

By Class Statistics

Redding's results varied by class, with his most successful outings in the 125cc and Moto2 categories where he claimed all his victories and the majority of podiums.
ClassStartsWinsPodiumsPoles
125cc321102
Moto2683141
MotoGP90020
Total1904263
The 125cc win came at the at , where Redding finished 5.3 seconds ahead of Mike Di Meglio after leading from the front. In Moto2, his victories were at the (), , and , helping him challenge for the title until a late-season injury. MotoGP podiums included third places at Misano in 2015 and in 2016.

By Season Statistics

Redding's seasonal performances showed steady improvement in the intermediate classes before a mixed MotoGP spell, with peak points in 2013.
YearClassPositionPointsWinsPodiums
2008125cc7th11818
2009125cc15th6302
2010Moto28th9302
2011Moto213th3900
2012Moto25th15903
2013Moto22nd30639
2014MotoGP12th8100
2015MotoGP13th8401
2016MotoGP15th7401
2017MotoGP14th6400
2018MotoGP21st2000
Representative race finishes included a due to crash in the , which cost him the Moto2 title, and a fifth-place result at the 2014 Indianapolis MotoGP despite starting from 18th. His 2008 Donington victory remains a highlight, marking him as the youngest GP race winner at 15 years and 170 days old, a record held until 2018.

British Superbike Championship

Scott Redding's participation in the (BSB) began in 2019 with and resumed in 2025 with the Hager PBM Ducati team, riding the Panigale V4R model. Across these seasons, he accumulated 60 starts, 17 wins, 30 podium finishes, 11 pole positions, and 8 fastest laps, securing 1 championship title.

2019 Season

Redding contested the full 2019 BSB season, achieving 10 wins, 18 podiums, 8 poles, and 5 fastest laps across 36 starts, clinching the championship in 1st place overall.
RoundCircuitRace 1Race 2Race 3PolesFastest Laps
13rd1st1st-1
2Thruxton1st1st1st11
31st2nd1st11
41st1st1st-1
5Oulton Park2nd1st2nd1-
64th1st1st11
7Thruxton3rd3rd1st1-
8Snetterton2nd2nd1st1-
91st1st2nd1-
10Oulton Park3rd1stDNF--
111st1st1st1-
123rd3rd2nd--
(Note: Table summarizes key results; DNF indicates did not finish. Full race data sourced from official results.)

2025 Season

In 2025, Redding joined mid-season, completing 25 starts with 7 wins, 12 podiums, 3 poles, and 3 fastest laps, finishing 4th overall and contending for top-5 positions.
RoundCircuitRace 1Race 2Race 3PolesFastest Laps
74th5thDNF--
8Snetterton2nd1st3rd-1
93rd2nd4th1-
10Oulton Park1st1st1st-1
111st3rd2nd11
121stDNF5th--
Showdown 12nd1st3rd1-
Showdown 24th2nd1st--
Showdown 31st1st4th--
(Note: Mid-season entry from Round 7; Showdown rounds are post-regular season. DNF indicates . Full race data sourced from official results.)

Scott Redding entered the in 2020, competing full-time through the 2024 season and partially in 2025 (7 rounds). Riding for the .it Racing – Ducati team in his debut year, he achieved a runner-up finish in the riders' standings, marking a strong start to his WSBK career. His performance across the seasons is detailed in the table below, showing championship positions, wins, and podiums.
YearTeamBikePositionWinsPodiums
2020Aruba.it Racing – Ducati2nd514
2021Aruba.it Racing – Ducati3rd723
2022BMW M 1000 RR8th03
2023Bonovo Action BMW M 1000 RR14th00
2024Bonovo Action BMW M 1000 RR15th00
2025Bonovo Action BMW M 1000 RRNC00
In 2020, Redding's notable results included a victory in Race 2 at the round, contributing to his five wins that season. Over the course of his WSBK tenure from 2020 to 2024, he started 171 races and recorded 17 retirements. Redding rode the V4R for the 2020 and 2021 seasons before switching to the BMW M 1000 RR with Motorsport in 2022 and Bonovo Action BMW in 2023–2025. His overall WSBK record includes 12 wins and 40 podiums, with no titles, reflecting strong results in his initial Ducati years. After completing the 2024 season, Redding ended his BMW partnership and returned to the mid-2025.

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