Scott Redding
Scott Redding (born 4 January 1993) is a British professional motorcycle road racer competing in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB), where he finished fourth in the 2025 riders' standings with 329.5 points riding for the Hager PBM Ducati team.[1][2] He is renowned as the youngest Grand Prix race winner in history, achieving victory at age 15 in the 125cc class at Donington Park in 2008, and also earned Rookie of the Year honours that season.[3][4] 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).[5][4] Born in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, Redding began his racing journey in mini motos in 2001 and won the 2004 FAB-Racing Metrakit 50cc British championship at age 11.[4] He progressed to the World Championship in 2008 with the Blusens-Aspar team on a Derbi bike, finishing fifth overall with one win and five podiums, outperforming future stars like Marc Márquez.[3] 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.[4] Redding's Moto2 tenure from 2010 to 2013 saw steady improvement; he scored two podiums in his rookie year and became a title contender in 2012–2013, clinching second place overall in 2013 with the Marc VDS team on a Kalex bike, including three wins and nine podiums that season.[6] Transitioning to MotoGP in 2014 with the GO&FUN Gresini team on a Honda RC213V, he notched his best results as two third-place finishes in 2015 with Marc VDS before leaving Honda at the end of that season; he continued in MotoGP with Ducati (2016–2017) and Aprilia (2018), having accumulated 22 top-10 finishes across five seasons.[3][4] 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.[2] He then joined the Aruba.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.[5] Switching to BMW Motorrad 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 Ducati, where he won seven races and finished fourth overall, and is contracted through 2026.[7][8]Biography
Early life
Scott Redding was born on 4 January 1993 in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, England.[9] 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.[10] His family backed this enthusiasm, leading to his entry into mini moto racing by 2001, when he was eight.[11] 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.[12]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.[13][14][15] Following his departure from MotoGP at the end of the 2018 season, Redding experienced severe depression that led him to despise racing and contemplate quitting the sport entirely. He described feeling "broken" after a frustrating year with an uncompetitive Aprilia bike, stating, "I just got really depressed and hated racing and hated everything and everyone." His recovery began in 2019 upon joining the British Superbike Championship, where early successes helped him regain passion and confidence, marking a turning point in his mental health by 2020.[16][17] Redding resides in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, England, where he maintains a fitness-focused lifestyle that includes boxing, gym training, and cycling to support his racing performance and recovery. He has expressed a preference for low-impact activities like cycling to manage fatigue without excessive strain on his body. Additionally, Redding engages in philanthropy by supporting mental health initiatives in motorsport, including personal donations to charities during events like World Suicide Prevention Day in 2024.[2][18][19][20] Outside of racing, Redding has been sponsored by Muc-Off, a motorcycle 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.[21][22][23][24]Racing career
Early career
Scott Redding began his competitive motorcycle racing 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.[25][26] In 2005, Redding progressed to the 80cc class, securing victory in all six rounds of the Metrakit Calypso Cup series held in Spain. The following year, 2006, saw him selected for the Red Bull 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.[27] This support from Red Bull facilitated his transition to higher-level competition, including races in the UK and abroad on privateer outfits equipped with Honda RS125 bikes. Redding's 2007 season marked a significant step up, as he entered the 125cc category full-time with backing from the Red Bull MotoGP Academy. Racing for the Spanish privateer team BLU:sens on an Aprilia 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.[6] These European junior honors highlighted his potential, though the schedule required frequent travel from his UK base to Spanish circuits, adding logistical demands to his development.[28]125cc World Championship (2008–2009)
Scott Redding entered the 125cc World Championship in 2008 at the age of 15, riding for the BLU:sens Aprilia team on an Aprilia RSA125 motorcycle. In his debut race at the Qatar Grand Prix, he recorded the fastest lap, signaling his potential despite his youth. Redding's breakthrough came at the British Grand Prix at Donington Park, 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 podium finish), culminating in a seventh-place finish in the riders' standings with 105 points and earning him the Rookie of the Year award.[29][30][3] 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 Aprilia 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 Aprilia throughout.[4][10] In 2009, Redding continued with the BLU-SENS Aprilia team on factory machinery, aiming to build on his rookie 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 Aprilia RSA125. These issues limited his results despite flashes of speed, including a third-place finish at the British Grand Prix 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.[29][31]Moto2 World Championship (2010–2013)
Scott Redding competed in the Moto2 World Championship from 2010 to 2013, racing exclusively for the Marc VDS Racing Team. He began on Suter chassis in 2010 and 2011 before switching to the emerging Kalex chassis in 2012, a move that aligned with the class's technical evolution toward more competitive, standardized 600cc production-engine machines from Honda and other manufacturers. This period marked Redding's progression from rookie adaptation to championship contention, culminating in his career-best second-place finish in the 2013 riders' standings with 225 points.[32] In his rookie 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 Indianapolis 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 Phillip Island. These two podiums 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.[33][34][35][4] Redding's 2011 campaign was more challenging, ending 15th in the standings with 63 points, though he achieved three fifth-place finishes at Silverstone, Indianapolis, and Aragon 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 electronics began to influence strategies, but Redding's season was hampered by occasional mechanical issues and crashes.[36][37][38][39] The 2012 season brought improvement with the switch to Kalex, 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 Le Mans (third), Silverstone (second), Assen (third), and Aragon (third)—showcasing his growing speed on home soil and in technical tracks. His strong mid-season form, including a intense battle with Marc Márquez at Silverstone, highlighted his competitiveness, though he endured a crash at Assen practice that limited practice time without major injury.[40][41][42][43][44][45] 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.[3][46][32][47][48] This performance earned him promotion to MotoGP for 2014.[29]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 rookie, he faced significant challenges adapting to the 1000cc prototype machinery, including tire management 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.[49] In 2015, Redding joined the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Marc VDS team, gaining access to a factory-spec Honda RC213V 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 San Marino Grand Prix in Misano amid chaotic wet conditions. He also secured his first front-row start in the premier class at the Dutch TT in Assen 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 Honda.[50] Redding switched to Ducati for 2016–2017 with the Pramac Racing team, piloting the Desmosedici GP machine and benefiting from closer factory support. The transition to the more powerful V4 engine initially posed adaptation issues, but he adapted over time, earning his second podium with third place at the Dutch TT in Assen in 2016. In 2017, his season was disrupted by a wrist fracture 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. Satellite team constraints, such as limited electronics and testing access compared to factory squads, limited his potential during this period.[51][52][53] For 2018, Redding moved to the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini, riding the RS-GP bike in hopes of unlocking better performance. However, the Aprilia 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 Aprilia prioritized development around Aleix Espargaró. 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 mental health struggles, including depression.[54]British Superbike Championship (2019, 2024–present)
Following his departure from MotoGP at the end of 2018, Scott Redding made his debut in the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in 2019 with the Be Wiser Ducati team, run by Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM), aboard a Ducati Panigale V4 R. In a remarkable rookie season, Redding secured 11 race victories and 20 podium finishes across 27 races, clinching the riders' championship on the final weekend at Brands Hatch by finishing second and third in the last two races, edging out teammate Josh Brookes by just five points. This triumph marked Ducati'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.[55][56] After five seasons in the Superbike World Championship (WSBK) from 2020 to 2024, where Redding faced ongoing challenges with BMW machinery setup and team dynamics, he returned to BSB mid-2025, switching from the MGM Bonovo Ducati WSBK squad to rejoin PBM on a Ducati Panigale V4 R.[57] Entering at Round 4 at Knockhill with no prior testing, Redding quickly adapted, scoring his first win at Brands Hatch 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 championship contention, consistently finishing in the top five and ending the season fourth overall with 329.5 points behind champion Kyle Ryde, Bradley Ray, and Leon Haslam.[11][58] Redding's successes in both stints were bolstered by his familiarity with Ducati machinery from his 2019 campaign and early WSBK years, allowing quicker setup optimization compared to his BMW experiences, as well as the home advantage of racing on UK 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 BMW, prompting a desire for competitive domestic racing closer to his Gloucestershire base.[2][59] 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 Knockhill. 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 Assen. In October 2025, Redding signed a full-season deal with Hager PBM Ducati for 2026, aiming to challenge for another title.[60][61][62]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.[5][63][64][4] Remaining with Aruba.it Ducati in 2021, Redding elevated his campaign across 13 rounds, achieving 7 wins—such as dominant victories at Most and Aragon—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 Ducati's dominance in the manufacturers' standings.[63][65][5] In a surprise move for 2022, Redding joined the BMW Motorrad 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 Donington Park, Most, and Magny-Cours, 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 Ducati and Yamaha's pace.[5][66][67][68] Redding's difficulties persisted into 2023 with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad 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 Donington Park offered a brief highlight amid broader frustrations with the M 1000 RR's electronics and chassis.[5][69] For 2024, he transferred to the factory-supported Bonovo Action BMW 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 Magny-Cours, led to mid-season contract disputes and his departure from BMW to rejoin the British Superbike Championship.[70][71][72] 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.[5][73]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.[3] 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.[3][5] 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.[74]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.| Class | Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125cc | 32 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Moto2 | 68 | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| MotoGP | 90 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 190 | 4 | 26 | 3 |
By Season Statistics
Redding's seasonal performances showed steady improvement in the intermediate classes before a mixed MotoGP spell, with peak points in 2013.| Year | Class | Position | Points | Wins | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 125cc | 7th | 118 | 1 | 8 |
| 2009 | 125cc | 15th | 63 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | Moto2 | 8th | 93 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | Moto2 | 13th | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Moto2 | 5th | 159 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | Moto2 | 2nd | 306 | 3 | 9 |
| 2014 | MotoGP | 12th | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MotoGP | 13th | 84 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | MotoGP | 15th | 74 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | MotoGP | 14th | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MotoGP | 21st | 20 | 0 | 0 |
British Superbike Championship
Scott Redding's participation in the British Superbike Championship (BSB) began in 2019 with Ducati and resumed in 2025 with the Hager PBM Ducati team, riding the Panigale V4R model.[77][11] Across these seasons, he accumulated 60 starts, 17 wins, 30 podium finishes, 11 pole positions, and 8 fastest laps, securing 1 championship title.[77]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.[77][5]| Round | Circuit | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | Poles | Fastest Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silverstone | 3rd | 1st | 1st | - | 1 |
| 2 | Thruxton | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Donington Park | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Knockhill | 1st | 1st | 1st | - | 1 |
| 5 | Oulton Park | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1 | - |
| 6 | Cadwell Park | 4th | 1st | 1st | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Thruxton | 3rd | 3rd | 1st | 1 | - |
| 8 | Snetterton | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | 1 | - |
| 9 | Brands Hatch | 1st | 1st | 2nd | 1 | - |
| 10 | Oulton Park | 3rd | 1st | DNF | - | - |
| 11 | Assen | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1 | - |
| 12 | Donington Park | 3rd | 3rd | 2nd | - | - |
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.[77][57]| Round | Circuit | Race 1 | Race 2 | Race 3 | Poles | Fastest Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Knockhill | 4th | 5th | DNF | - | - |
| 8 | Snetterton | 2nd | 1st | 3rd | - | 1 |
| 9 | Brands Hatch | 3rd | 2nd | 4th | 1 | - |
| 10 | Oulton Park | 1st | 1st | 1st | - | 1 |
| 11 | Donington Park | 1st | 3rd | 2nd | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Assen | 1st | DNF | 5th | - | - |
| Showdown 1 | Silverstone | 2nd | 1st | 3rd | 1 | - |
| Showdown 2 | Donington Park | 4th | 2nd | 1st | - | - |
| Showdown 3 | Brands Hatch | 1st | 1st | 4th | - | - |
Superbike World Championship
Scott Redding entered the Superbike World Championship in 2020, competing full-time through the 2024 season and partially in 2025 (7 rounds). Riding for the Aruba.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.[80] His performance across the seasons is detailed in the table below, showing championship positions, wins, and podiums.| Year | Team | Bike | Position | Wins | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4R | 2nd | 5 | 14 |
| 2021 | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati | Ducati Panigale V4R | 3rd | 7 | 23 |
| 2022 | BMW Motorrad Motorsport | BMW M 1000 RR | 8th | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | Bonovo Action BMW | BMW M 1000 RR | 14th | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Bonovo Action BMW | BMW M 1000 RR | 15th | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Bonovo Action BMW | BMW M 1000 RR | NC | 0 | 0 |