With 91 race starts on the Isle of Man to date, Rutter is one of the most experienced riders in the Tourist Trophy field.\u00a0 For many years, he was the figurehead of the Bathams Racing Team, which he will continue to lead in 2025.\u00a0 In addition to his involvement in the Supertwin class, he will also be looking after his new rider Craig Neve, who will be competing for Bathams Racing in both the TT and the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in 2025.<\/p>\n
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Rutter had already limited his participation in the 2024 Tourist Trophy.\u00a0 At that time, he competed in both the Superbike and Supertwin classes.\u00a0 He underlined his class with top ten finishes in the prestigious Superbike and Senior races, even if it was only enough for 13th place in the second race in the Supertwin category.<\/p>\n
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Despite his enduring passion for the high-speed circuit around the Mountain Course, Rutter has decided not to compete in the 1000cc category in future.\u00a0 In a statement, he explained:<\/p>\n
\u201cStanding on the grid of a Superbike race at the TT is the ultimate feeling – there’s simply nothing better than doing six laps around the Mountain Course.\u00a0 But although I was over the moon with a couple of top ten finishes last year, I knew it was time to stop and look at the bigger picture.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added:<\/p>\n
\u201cLeading a team at the highest level requires one hundred percent commitment.\u00a0 Racing in all classes myself, I don’t have the energy to give Craig Neve the support he deserves.\u00a0 My BMW last year was strong enough to win, but I’m not getting any younger or faster.\u00a0 That’s why it’s the right time to vacate my seat and give another rider the chance.\u201d<\/p>\n
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In addition to the TT program, Bathams Racing will also be represented in the British Superbike Championship in 2025.\u00a0 Rutter will remain active as team principal in both series.\u00a0 According to the team, the Yamaha R7 for the Supertwin class has already been prepared so that Rutter can concentrate on his solo efforts while Neve rides the larger machines.<\/p>\n
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