1. Eugene Laverty was born on 3 June 1986 and is a former professional motorcycle road racer from Northern Ireland, the brother of Michael and John.
16 Facts About Eugene Laverty
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For 2022, Laverty is contracted to ride for satellite BMW team Bonovo in World Superbike Championship.
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Midway through the season, Eugene Laverty announced his intended retirement at the end of 2022, partly due to poor race results, to continue with the same team as a co-owner and rider coach.
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Eugene Laverty had a successful year in 2006 aboard the Dunlop shod Red Bull Honda CBR600RR.
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Eugene Laverty was a top challenger for the British Supersport title, but finished third overall behind Cal Crutchlow and Tom Sykes, with four wins.
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Eugene Laverty had previously finished 9th overall as a series rookie in 2005.
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Eugene Laverty scored points in China and Portugal, but at Le Mans he crashed at the one remaining wet corner as the circuit dried.
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Eugene Laverty decided before this race to end his 250cc season, and focus on a full-time WSS ride for 2009.
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On 14 March 2009 Eugene Laverty won his first Supersport World Championship race at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar, narrowly beating Ten Kate Racing's Andrew Pitt to the chequered flag.
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Eugene Laverty's win was the first for the Parkalgar Honda team.
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Eugene Laverty stood proudly as his national anthem was played just after race one.
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Later that afternoon, Eugene Laverty completed the double by winning race two, with fellow Yamaha teammate Marco Melandri taking second spot.
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For 2012 Eugene Laverty rode a factory-specification Aprilia, partnering Max Biaggi.
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Eugene Laverty finished the season in 22nd place in the riders' championship standings, with a best result of 12th in Catalunya.
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In 2017 and 2018 Eugene Laverty competed in the World Superbikes aboard an Aprilia RSV4, before losing his position within the Shaun Muir Racing team to former Kawasaki rider Tom Sykes.
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For 2022, Eugene Laverty has signed to race in Superbike World Championship for satellite BMW team Bonovo, together with team-mate Loris Baz.