Álvaro Bautista Responds with Humor to the "Anti-Bautista Law" of WSBK 2024

Published by Stree Missile on 13/10/202313/10/2023

Álvaro Bautista, the talented Spanish rider of the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), has responded with his characteristic humor to the introduction of a new rule that will establish a combined minimum weight between the motorcycle and the rider in the 2024 WSBK season.

The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) recently announced a series of changes to the technical regulations of the competition, and one of the most prominent aspects is the implementation of a minimum weight that will affect both motorcycles and riders. This rule, humorously dubbed by some as the "anti-Bautista law," has been a topic of discussion in the WSBK paddock.

Álvaro Bautista's response to this new rule was swift. Minutes after learning about the regulation changes, the Spanish rider posted an image of himself enjoying two slices of pizza on his social media. Bautista accompanied the image with a humorous message stating he's "ready for 2024," along with laughing emojis. His lighthearted and playful response makes it clear that he doesn't take the criticisms and controversies surrounding his weight too seriously.

La controversia sobre el peso de Bautista no es nueva en el mundo del WSBK. Otros pilotos, como Scott Redding, han expresado previamente sus preocupaciones sobre si Bautista tenía una ventaja injusta debido a su peso más ligero en comparación con sus competidores. La diferencia de peso entre Bautista, con 66 kilos, y otros pilotos más pesados, como Redding con 93 kilos, ha sido un tema recurrente de debate.

Bautista, in response to the criticisms and the new rule, joked that he found it amusing that it was called the "anti-Bautista law" and pointed out that nobody was complaining about this issue a few years ago. His relaxed attitude and humorous response reflect his positive approach to competition and any controversies that may arise.

While the specific details of this new weight rule are still unknown, it's certain that it will continue to be a topic of discussion in the world of WSBK in the months leading up to the 2024 season. However, before the next season arrives, Álvaro Bautista will have the opportunity to return to MotoGP, as Ducati has provided him with a chance to compete as a "wildcard" in the Malaysian Grand Prix, an exciting comeback for a rider who has been in the spotlight in the world of motorcycles.