Belgian youngster Loris Cresson has signed to ride for Lucio Pedercini’s TPR OUTDO Kawasaki team in WorldSBK 2021.

Cresson made his debut with the team in the 2020 season finale at Portimao and will have the new, aero-adorned ZX-10RR as his weapon of choice.

“I am happy to ride with Pedercini Racing for 2021 and 2022 in World Superbike. It’s a big step for me in my career and as a man, a new challenge, a big one but I am ready for it,” said Cresson.

“After the race in Estoril and the tests we have made together I feel confident of what we can do in the coming years. It feels like I have a new extended family, it really has been a great atmosphere so far.

“Sure, we will learn each other more but the feeling I have is already really good and they believe in me which is important. I am sure we can improve every time we are on the bike and I hope we can go testing with the new bike soon.

“I wish everyone at the team, all my sponsors and supporters and all the fans of WorldSBK a Happy Christmas and look forward to see everyone on track at Assen.”