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RobertJones

WorldSBK Journalist

In his current role, Robert has been working on all things motorsport, specifically two-wheel racing. After studying Sports Journalism at the Universtiy of South Wales for three years, where he obtained a 2:1 degree, he has been the WorldSBK and BSB Content Executive since Febuary 2021. Not limited to just WorldSBK and BSB, Robert has also been a key cog in the continued coverage of MotoGP. He is an expert in the field after covering motorcycle racing for four years - this included writing for his University’s sports publication and spending just over a year working for the Checkered Flag. 

As a keen motorcycle rider and current owner of a 2021 Ducati Monster 937, riding motorcycles has been a big passion of his well before he started riding in 2019. Prior to the Monster 937, the bike of choice was a KRT-inspired Kawasaki 125cc. While he was more of a Formula 1 fan growing up - Michael Schumacher was his idol during the early 2000s - Robert became a big enthusiast of motorcycle racing when watching Casey Stoner together with Ducati in MotoGP. Having attended several F1 races as a teenager, followed by MotoGP events such as Silverstone in 2018 and 19, Assen 2019 and Valencia 2019, the buzz associated with racing is what interests him the most. 

As part of his role with the Checkered Flag, Robert started off by covering WorldSBK in 2019 as the lead editor, before taking over the role of lead MotoGP content provider in 2020. He also shadowed the BT Sport team at the 2019 British Grand Prix, which included interviewing Michael Laverty, team owner of the newly-formed Visiontrack Racing Moto3 Team.

Articles by RobertJones
MotoGP

Miguel Oliveira says every step was followed by Dorna and that they did everything they could to try and have the MotoGP sprint go ahead at Phillip Island.

MotoGP

Marc Marquez is among many to have praised Johann Zarco after the Pramac rider secured his first-ever MotoGP win at Phillip Island.

World Superbikes

Jonathan Rea is set to end his glittering WorldSBK chapter with Kawasaki at this weekend’s 2023 season-finale at Jerez, ahead of switching to Yamaha.

MotoGP

Marc Marquez believes Jorge Martin is the favourite to become MotoGP champion despite his lack of experience competing for titles.

MotoGP

Fabio Di Giannantonio says he held back on the final lap of the Australian MotoGP after seeing title contenders Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia battle in front of him.

World Superbikes

Alvaro Bautista needs just two points in order to retain his WorldSBK title while Toprak Razgatlioglu needs to win all three races just to stand a very small chance.

World Superbikes

Four of the five factory WorldSBK teams have confirmed their rider lins-up for the 2024 season, with only Honda left to do so. 

MotoGP

Brad Binder admits he ‘felt sorry’ for Jorge Martin after watching the MotoGP title contender lead every lap except the last in Phillip Island.

MotoGP

Johann Zarco says he felt a huge sense of relief after winning his first-ever MotoGP race at Phillip Island.

MotoGP

Gino Borsoi has defended their decision to run the soft tyre with Jorge Martin even though it cost the MotoGP title contender victory.

MotoGP

Fabio Di Giannantonio admits he wished Gresini weren’t so quick to sign Marc Marquez for the 2024 MotoGP season, after securing his first-ever premier class podium.

MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia says MotoGP title rival Jorge Martin was the only rider that could make the soft rear tyre last for a full race, but that the drop he suffered was no surprise.

MotoGP

Johann Zarco said he could not wait any longer to pass Pramac Ducati team-mate Jorge Martin after fearing he could lose out on a first MotoGP win.

MotoGP

Johann Zarco has become a first-time MotoGP race winner after a last-lap overtake on team-mate Jorge Martin at Phillip Island. 

MotoGP

Gale-force winds forecast for Sunday means the main Australian MotoGP race has been moved forward to Saturday afternoon, swapping places with the Sprint, which now takes over the GP slot on Sunday (weather permitting).

MotoGP

Miguel Oliveira was one of several riders to discuss the schedule change at the Australian MotoGP, as he admitted there is now more to lose.

MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia admits his poor run of form with the soft rear tyre needs to change after struggling again during practice at the Australian MotoGP.

MotoGP

Casey Stoner has opened up about whether he would have made the same decision as six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez, which was to leave Honda for Ducati.

MotoGP

Brad Binder is hoping to contend for pole position at the Australian MotoGP after topping Friday practice.

MotoGP

Brad Binder led a factory KTM 1-2 while reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia suffered a disastrous Practice 2 as he missed out on an automatic Q2 spot. 

MotoGP

Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia takes an 18-point lead over Jorge Martin into the Australian Grand Prix, after the Pramac Ducati rider’s costly fall from the lead at Mandalika last weekend.

MotoGP

Marc Marquez will use a 2023-spec Ducati during the 2024 MotoGP season but has admitted he could ‘earn’ a more up-to-date package if his results are good.

MotoGP

Fabio Quartararo says qualifying, just like the Indonesian MotoGP, will be crucial in setting him up for a strong performance at Phillip Island this weekend.

MotoGP

Set for his first Australian MotoGP aboard a KTM, Jack Miller is hoping to put on a show in front of his home crowd.

MotoGP

Maverick Vinales admits he’s fully focused on Aprilia and that he will see out his current MotoGP contract with the Italian manufacturer, despite rumours of a switch to Honda.