The 2026 racing season will forever be remembered as a milestone year for Team APRECO, highlighted by unprecedented success on the tarmac. However, this historic chapter must come to a natural transition as their star rider, Twan Smits, prepares to take the ultimate step in his professional racing career by moving upward to the world championship stage.
The departure was officially confirmed following a stellar campaign in the EURO Motor Superbike Championship. Aboard a competitive Yamaha YZF-R1 machine, the Dutch talent spearheaded a remarkable season that saw the Dutch racing outfit secure an impressive 31 podium finishes throughout the year, cementing a golden era for the team.
Team owner Corine Brandhorst shared mixed emotions regarding the imminent exit of her prized rider. Nurturing young talents and guiding them toward elite international categories has always remained at the core of the team's foundational philosophy, making this milestone a proud yet bittersweet moment for the entire garage.
While an official comprehensive announcement is still pending, the motorsport paddock widely anticipates that Smits will secure a full-time seat in the FIM Superbike World Championship for 2027. He is heavily tipped to join the Motoxracing WorldSBK Team, a paddock where he has already gained valuable experience filling in during the final rounds of the current season.
This impending promotion marks the ultimate vindication of APRECO's commitment to rider development. As Smits prepares to measure his speed against the absolute best riders globally, the Dutch squad continues to plan for a competitive future in regional championships.
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