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Evan Bros Racing

A motorcycle racing team based in Ravenna, Italy

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionSep 18, 2026
Entity authorityQ138862972
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Evan Bros Racing is a motorcycle racing team based in Ravenna, Italy. The team competes in the Supersport World Championship and has secured multiple riders' and teams' championships. In 2026, the team operates within the 2026 Supersport World Championship, as ZXMOTO Factory Evan Bros Racing, using two riders: Valentin Debise, Federico Caricasulo.

History

The team's origins trace back to a family-run auto parts business founded by Umberto Evangelista in 1959, later established as a formal racing operation by his sons Fabio and Paolo with Technical Director Mauro Pellegrini. The team emerged in its modern form in the early 2010s, when it began investing in young riders and competing in national and international championships.

After debuting in the Italian CIV Supersport championship in 2013, the team quickly established itself as a competitive outfit, achieving multiple wins and podium finishes. It progressed through categories such as the European Stock 600 Championship, where it secured notable results including a national title with Federico Caricasulo.In 2016, the team entered the Supersport World Championship (WorldSSP), marking a significant step in its development. Following a transitional period, a key milestone came in 2018 with a switch to Yamaha machinery, which laid the foundation for sustained success. The team became a front-running contender, culminating in championship-winning performances, including a dominant 2020 season with Andrea Locatelli, who secured the riders' title with a record number of victories.

Throughout the early 2020s, Evan Bros.

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