Tarran Mackenzie is leaving McAMS Yamaha after five years with the team, during which he claimed 16 BSB wins. His 2022 title defense was blighted by leg fractures in pre-season, and later ended with a broken femur at Oulton Park. However, his 2021 season was impressive, winning the BSB crown with 10 victories and 19 podiums. McAMS team principal Steve Rodgers said, “It’s been an incredible six years and we’re incredibly proud of what he has achieved as part of this team. It’s been a whirlwind few years with a lot of highs and some lows, but regardless of the situation, Tarran’s speed and sheer tenacity can never be questioned.”
Mackenzie has not yet confirmed his plans for the 2023 season, but a conversation with WorldSBK ride could be possible after doing a wildcard debut at Donington this year. Yamaha already has Toprak Razgatlioglu, Andrea Locatelli, Remy Gardner, Dominique Aegerter, Lorenzo Baldassarri, and newly crowned BSB champion Bradley Ray aboard its R1 machinery.
McAMS Yamaha is yet to confirm Jason O’Halloran’s new team-mate for the 2023 season.
Mackenzie first joined the Raceways Motorcycles-run McAMS Yamaha team for the 2017 Supersport season. He achieved a perfect run of six BSS victories at the start of that year, which saw him leave to take up an ill-fated Moto2 grand prix seat. However, he returned to McAMS for his BSB debut in 2018, and earned impressive results, hence, cementing his position with the team.
Mackenzie’s departure from a team he has been part of for five years means that a new challenge awaits him in the coming season. Fans and enthusiasts are waiting to see what Mackenzie brings to the table in 2023.
In conclusion, Mackenzie’s departure from McAMS Yamaha team has been met with mixed emotions, but he leaves behind an admirable legacy. With his impressive results in the last six years, he has become one of the most talented, fearless riders in BSB recent times. His journey in the 2023 season can only be marked by his sheer tenacity and speed. Fans of the sport are eagerly awaiting his next move, and we can only hope that he continues to outdo himself in the coming years.
