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Tardozzi: “I had offers from MotoGP”

Finally, the BMW Motorrad Motorsport made an official announcement regarding the appointment of Davide Tardozzi as the new team manager. The Italian will head up team management and operational control at the race tracks in the Superbike World Championship.

In his role as team manager, Tardozzi will look after the operational management of the team at races and tests, act as an interface between the team and the promoters and organisers of the Superbike World Championship, and provide a link to suppliers.

“I imagine a lot of people will be surprised to hear of my decision to join BMW,” Tardozzi said, “However, for me the decision was simple. I had offers from MotoGP, but my heart is in the Superbike World Championship and I feel at home here.”

“BMW Motorrad Motorsport is a young and hungry team, and that gives me the challenge I have been looking for,” Tardozzi continued, “ I’m looking forward to working behind the scenes to the benefit of the team. I know that I can fulfil this role at BMW. Of course, already knowing our riders Troy and Ruben well makes my job easier. 2010 will be a tough year, as there are many good riders and teams in the Superbike World Championship. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that BMW can take a big step forward over the coming year.”

“I am delighted finally to be able to announce our partnership with Davide Tardozzi,” said BMW Motorrad Motorsport Director Berthold Hauser. “The new structure ensures that the team will be well set up for the future. Team management and team organisation are important areas in which we can see further potential for improvement. The key here is to approach every situation in a structured and target-led way. This applies to both general processes and tactical decisions with a direct influence over performance. With his many years of experience in the sport, Davide will play a decisive role here. At the same time, the restructuring will allow Rainer Bäumel to fully focus on the core areas of overall project management and engineering.”
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