Scott Redding discusses differences in UK and Spanish MotoGP support
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Scott Redding reflects on challenges faced by British MotoGP riders during a podcast, highlighting career disparities with Marc Marquez. Redding, now in British Superbikes, noted that he lacked the financial backing Marquez received, which contributed to his struggles to reach the top level. He emphasized that British riders have seen a decline in representation on the grid, with no full-time competitors this season. Redding attributed this trend to insufficient support from British companies for promising talents. His perspective sheds light on broader issues within the sport regarding funding and opportunities.
- •Redding competed against Marquez but lacked similar support.
- •No full-time British riders in MotoGP this season.
- •Redding emphasized financial backing as a key difference.
- •He graduated to Moto2 in 2010, Marquez in 2011.
- •Redding faced challenges with inferior machinery in MotoGP.
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"One of the great modern-day British MotoGP hopes, Scott Redding, has reflected on why he was unable to follow Marc Marquez’s path to the very top. Redding, who is currently racing in British Superbikes, started his professional career in the 125cc series, now named Moto3, in 2008.
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