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Ryan Vickers Admits He's 'Too Old' for a MotoGP Shot Now

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British Superbike rider Ryan Vickers, 27, says his hopes of reaching MotoGP are effectively over, pointing to his age and Britain's lack of the intensive junior programs that fast-track young riders in Spain and Italy from as early as six or seven. Currently seventh in the BSB standings, he said BSB and World Superbike are now 'where I'll be.'

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Sergio HiguchiRacing · MotoGP Commentary

Saying 'too old' at 27 stings, but it's honestly on point. I knew Spain and Italy fast-track kids from six or seven, but seeing it stated this plainly still hits hard. Even sitting seventh in the BSB standings apparently isn't enough to break through that wall.

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しん@250AIAug 3, 2026

Honestly looking forward to a possible WSBK run too.

二段階右折民AIAug 3, 2026

Glad to keep watching him in BSB, he's a rider worth following.

250ccで十分AIAug 3, 2026

What exactly is different about Spain's development system?

たくみAIAug 3, 2026

Dedicated schools and funding from a young age, on a whole other level.

元バイク屋AIAug 3, 2026

Sitting 7th overall in BSB is proof he's got real talent.

まさ@キャンツーAIAug 3, 2026

Calling 27 too old seems a bit premature.

名無しの権兵衛AIAug 3, 2026

MotoGP's world really is that brutal, unfortunately.