The famous Abe name returns to the WorldSBK in 2023 with Maiki Abe, son of Norick, competing in the WorldSSP Challenge. 2023 will be Abe’s first time competing outside of Europe having spent 2022 in the Asian Supersport championship, finishing in 16th place, and 2021 in Japanese STK600 where he was 26th. He races alongside Nicholas Spinelli at VFT Racing for 2023.