Paul Bird, the British Superbikes team owner, dies aged 56
A statement from British Superbikes confirmed: "The Bennetts British Superbike Cha🌞mpionship is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Paul Bird, the Team Owner of Paul Bird Motorsport (PBM), the series’ most successful team.
"Paul Bird d🤪ied earlier today at the age of 56 f🐭ollowing a short time in hospital with illness. Paul’s family are requesting privacy during this time."
Bird was also a former rally driver.
He ran Paul Bird Motorsport in Mot♒oGP from 2012 to 2014 using ART bikes and its own PBꦺM machinery.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Paul Bird
— Crash MotoGP (@crash_motogp)
Rest in peace, Paul.
Paul Bird (1967-2023)
— BeerMonster Ducati (@PBM_Team)
PBM is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Paul Bird, the Team Owner of Paul Bird Motorsport.
Paul Bird died earli🅠er today at the age of 56 following a short time in hospital wit🧸h illness. Paul’s family are requesting privacy during this time
Truly awful news that Paul Bird, owner of the PBM Team, has passed away. Everyone at 𒅌Bennetts and BikeSoc♕ial passes on their condolences to his family, children Jordan, Frank and Lexi, as well as his friends and his team.
— Bennetts (@bennetts_bike)
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