Jake Gagne to make WorldSBK return with wildcard at Portimao Full story 👉 WorldSBK
A former WorldSBK rider with Red Bull Honda, Gagne spent two seasons in the world championship before joining MotoAmerica as team-mate to current Moto2 rider Cameron Beaubier.
Competing for Honda at a time where the Japanese manufacturer was struggling to be anything other than a midfield outfit, Gagne managed just four top ten finishes in 2018. Winner of 25 out of the last 34 MotoAmerica races, Gagne has been nothing short of sensational as he aims to win a second consecutive title.Click to subscribeSubscribe to our YouTube channel to get the latest reviews, interviews and more
Currently second in the standings to former MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci - Gagne has more wins than the Italian in 2022, however, crashes at crucial moments have left the door open for Petrucci, including the most recent race weekend whenSpeaking about his WorldSBK return, Gagne said:"I’m really excited for the opportunity to line up on the World Superbike grid. Portimao is a really cool track; it’s awesome to be going back, and I look forward to the challenge.
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