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Uber-successful 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship season celebration

December 9, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL 2024 EWC SEASON Yoshimura SERT Motul continues to celebrate its uber-successful 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship season where it finished on the podium at every round and secured the prestigious championship […]

Blistering pace at 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship

July 21, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Dream Podium for YART Yamaha at Suzuka Marvin Fritz, Niccolò Canepa, and Karel Hanika produced a sensational performance to secure second place and claim the first podium for the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team […]

Yoshimura SERT Motul arrived in Japan as FIM Endurance World Championship leader

July 20, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL AIMS HIGH AT SUZUKA Yoshimura SERT Motul arrived in Japan as FIM Endurance World Championship leader and qualified in fifth position for the start of the 45th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours. After […]

Third round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship Suzuka

July 7, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL CARRIES EWC CHAMPIONSHIP ADVANTAGE TO SUZUKA Yoshimura SERT Motul faces a difficult race strategy as it prepares for the third round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship at its home round […]

Lap Record Smash to Secure Sensational Spa Pole Position at FIM Endurance World Championship EWC

June 8, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Smash Lap Record to Secure Sensational Spa Pole Position The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika, and Niccolò Canepa, reigning FIM Endurance World Champions, were simply unstoppable on […]

Second race of 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) on Saturday

May 31, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The second race of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) on Saturday, 8th June, is a special event for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team as the 8H SPA EWC Motos is […]

Superb start to 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship

April 19, 2024 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Secure Perfect Pole Position at Le Mans The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team of Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz, and Reserve Rider Robin Mulhauser enjoyed a superb start to their 2024 […]

24 Heures Motos: BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off title chase at Le Mans

April 14, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. Go time for the endurance heroes. BMW Motorrad Motorsport kicks off the 2024 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) with the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans (FRA) on 20th/21st […]

The 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship bursts into action next week when Le Mans hosts the EWC season opener – the 24 Heures Motos – at the famous Bugatti Circuit in France

2024 FIM Endurance World Championship bursts into action next week at Le Mans

April 12, 2024 Michael Le Pard

The 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship bursts into action next week when Le Mans hosts the EWC season opener – the 24 Heures Motos – at the famous Bugatti Circuit in France. English/Frenchman Gregg Black […]

Titles wins & podiums: BMW Motorrad Motorsport looks back on 2023

December 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Customer racing has always been an important pillar of BMW Motorrad Motorsport’s activities. Year after year, privateer BMW riders and teams celebrate successes in a variety of championships around the world, and the 2023 […]

New teammate for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship

December 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport is opting for continuity with a strong new addition in the upcoming 2024 season of the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). In the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team, Markus Reiterberger […]

YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL WINS THE BOL D’OR 2023

September 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul won the final round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship in convincing style at the Bol d’Or on Sunday the 17th of September. The victory raised the team’s final championship standing […]

Confident and determined to fight to retain the FIM Endurance World Championship title

September 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France is currently leading the overall standings with 138 points, and the reigning world champion has a 13-point lead and the team is confident and determined to fight to retain the world […]

BMW M1000RR unstoppable: Pole position for Bol d’Or with new lap record

September 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. BMW Motorrad Motorsport had the perfect start to the season finale of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) at Le Castellet (FRA). In the extremely exciting two-part qualifying for the 24-hour […]

Ready to defend its world championship title at 86th Bol d’Or

September 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place this weekend at the Circuit Paul Ricard from 14 to 17 September, and F.C.C. TSR Honda France is ready to defend its world […]

Glorious weather and ideal conditions greeted Bol d’Or FIM Endurance World Championship Riders

September 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha to Start Bol d’Or Title Decider from Fourth The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team will line up fourth on the grid for the deciding round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship […]

2023 FIM Endurance World Championship season finale Bol d’Or in France

September 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Set for EWC Title Showdown at Bol d’Or The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team are primed and ready for an epic title showdown at the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship season finale, […]

Rain changed everything at Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race

August 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul was on track for a solid second overall at the third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship at Suzuka, Japan. Unfortunately, its strong charge was brought to a halt towards the […]

Incredible fighting spirit and battle at 44th edition of Suzuka 8 Hours

August 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Mount Strong Suzuka Fight Back The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team overcame an early technical issue to show incredible fighting spirit and battle their way back from 43rd to 23rd at the […]

FIM EWC in Japan: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team ready for Suzuka 8 Hours

August 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. This weekend, the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) are in Asia. Round three of the 2023 season will take place at Suzuka, Japan, from 4th to […]

Achieve the dream ambitions at legendary Suzuka 8 Hours Japan

August 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Aiming for Dream Suzuka Podium The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team are looking to achieve the dream of a podium whilst also maintaining their title ambitions at the legendary Suzuka 8 Hours […]

Incredible performance at 24H Spa EWC Motos to claim stunning victory

June 18, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yamalube YART Yamaha Storm to Sensational Spa Victory The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team produced an incredible performance at the 24H Spa EWC Motos to claim a stunning victory in Belgium and take the […]

Sensational pole position at second edition of 24H SPA EWC Motos

June 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Superb Spa Pole Position for Yamalube YART Yamaha The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team stormed to a sensational pole position on Friday at the second edition of the 24H SPA EWC Motos, Round 2 […]

Stunning Second for YART Yamaha at Dramatic Le Mans

April 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Stunning Second for YART Yamaha at Dramatic Le Mans The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team overcame everything that the 46th edition of the Le Mans 24 Heures Motos could throw at them to secure […]

46th edition: 24 Heures Motos Bugatti circuit

April 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Title defenders F.C.C. TSR Honda France start third at the 24 Heures Motos Circuit Bugatti, Le Mans The opening round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place at the Bugatti circuit on 15 […]

FIM Endurance World Championship 2023 Season Guide

April 14, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The FIM Endurance World Championship 2023 (FIM EWC) starts this weekend with the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA). This season, the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will be competing with the new […]

24-Heures Motos Le Mans 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship opening round

April 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul is in a confident mood as the team prepares for the opening round of the 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship; the 24-Heures Motos, at Le Mans over the weekend of the 15th […]

1-2 at Dramatic Bol d’Or as YART Yamaha’s Title Aspirations End Early

September 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha 1-2 at a Dramatic Bol d’Or as YART Yamaha’s Title Aspirations End Early The Viltais Racing Igol and Wojcik Racing EWC Teams secured a sensational 1-2 for Yamaha at the 100th Anniversary Bol d’Or […]

Bol d‘Or team forced to retire with technical issue

September 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. The finale of this season’s FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the 85th staging of the Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA), began with the highly-acclaimed first FIM EWC pole position for the […]

Title hunt at the 100th-anniversary Bol d’Or

September 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The final round of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place this weekend, from 17th to 18th September, at the prestigious Paul Ricard circuit, in the south of France, and it marks the 100-anniversary […]

2022 FIM Endurance World Championship season reaches climax

September 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Aim to End Season on a High The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team still have one eye on the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship as the season reaches its climax at the […]

FIM EWC season finale: anniversary edition of the Bol d‘Or

September 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. The anniversary edition of the renowned Bol d’Or at Le Castellet (FRA) marks the season finale of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team this weekend […]

Smashes Lap Record at Bol d’Or Final Round

September 2, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Smashes Lap Record to Top Official Bol d’Or Pre-Test The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team head into the final round of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship, the historic Bol d’Or, confident […]

Remarkable feat pulled off at Suzuka 8-Hours

August 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 8. Yoshimura SERT Motul: Suzuki GSX-R1000R – 3rd. The Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul pulled off a remarkable feat at the Suzuka 8-Hours by finishing third, despite having […]

Relentless pace at Suzuka 8 Hours

August 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Battle to Seventh at Suzuka 8 Hours The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team fought back valiantly to cross the line in seventh after a late crash denied them a podium at the […]

BMW racing Suzuka 8 Hours for first time

August 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Suzuka. The third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship 2022 (FIM EWC) takes the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team to Japan. The Suzuka 8 Hours is coming up next weekend (5th to 7th August), […]

Official two-day Pre-Test for the Suzuka 8 Hours Results

July 6, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Impress at Suzuka Test The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team ended the official two-day Pre-Test for the Suzuka 8 Hours in second overall after setting a 2:06.662, ahead of the third round […]

Valuable round four of 2022 WorldSBK Misano Italy

June 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Misano. After victories in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) and at the Isle of Man TT, BMW Motorrad Motorsport had a weekend with positive aspects but also difficulties in the FIM Superbike World […]

Late Retirement Denies YART Yamaha Victory at Spa

June 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Late Retirement Denies YART Yamaha Victory at Spa The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team suffered heartbreak at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps as a technical issue forced them to retire from the lead after 18 […]

Stunning pole position at iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 24H SPA EWC Motos

June 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Storm to Stunning Spa Pole The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team made it two in a row as they secured a stunning pole position at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps during Round […]

Confident and determined Honda for 6985-kilometre Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

June 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The second round of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship takes place at the legendary 6.985-kilometre Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps from 2-5 June 2022 with the 24H SPA EWC Motos. F.C.C. TSR Honda France claimed […]

Focused but confident on non-qualifying tyres at 24H Spa EWC Motos

June 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Yoshimura SERT Motul: GSX-R1000R – 4th Reigning World Champion Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team Motul set the fourth fastest provisional time in the opening qualifying session of the 24H Spa EWC Motos, in Belgium, today. […]

YART Yamaha Primed for Podium Battle at Spa-Francorchamps

May 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team head to the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps confident of being able to fight for victory at Round 2 of the FIM Endurance World Championship, the 24H SPA EWC […]

24-hour race at Spa is a real highlight on the calendar

May 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Spa-Francorchamps. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team has been looking forward to the 24H SPA EWC Motos at Spa-Francorchamps (BEL) for some time. The home race for the squad led by Team Manager Werner Daemen […]

Returning to the legendary Belgian Circuit for first time since 2001

May 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Get to Grips with Spa-Francorchamps The Yamalube YART Yamaha Official EWC Team ended the two-day Pre-Test at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in third overall ahead of Round 2 of the FIM Endurance World […]

Smashing FIM Endurance World Championship lap record at circuit Le Mans 24 Heures Motos France

April 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Secure Pole Position Hat-Trick at Le Mans The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team will start the 45th Le Mans 24 Heures Motos in France from pole position for the third consecutive year […]

Fully motivated and determined to defend world championship title at Le Mans

April 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 13. The Yoshimura Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) Motul heads to the opening round of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship, at Le Mans this weekend the 16th and […]

Kick Off 2022 EWC Season at Le Mans

April 14, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Ready to Kick Off 2022 EWC Season at Le Mans The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team are confident of starting their campaign in style at the opening round of the FIM Endurance […]

Season-opener in the FIM EWC 24h Le Mans

April 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The FIM Endurance World Championship kicks off the 2022 season with a classic over the Easter weekend, the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA) on 16th/17th April. For the BMW Motorrad World Endurance […]

2022 Le Mans 264 laps of the 4.185 km Bugatti circuit

March 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha Ready for 2022 Le Mans After Topping FIM EWC Test The YART Yamaha EWC Team enjoyed a successful two days of testing at the Bugatti Circuit, as it gears up for the 2022 […]

Final countdown underway to start 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship

March 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

F.C.C. TSR Honda France, with the Frenchman Mike Di Meglio, Australian Josh Hook and the new British rider British Gino Rea who has joined the factory Honda team this season, clocked the fourth quickest time, […]

New Strong partner for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team

February 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team takes on the FIM Endurance World Championship 2022 with a strong partner at their side; Champion Lubricants is the new Technical Partner of BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in […]

Incredible EWC World Championship-winning 2021 season Insights

December 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 23. Yoshimura SERT Motul Team Director Yohei Kato provides an insight into the team’s incredible EWC World Championship-winning 2021 season. The 2021 World Endurance Championship was the first year […]

FIM EWC 2022 completes first winter test

December 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Almeria. After the successful 2021 season, victory in Most (CZE) and second place overall in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team is now concentrating fully on preparations for […]

Epic Most a nail-biting Showdown by just 7 thousandth of a second

October 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Close Second for YART Yamaha in Epic Most Showdown A thrilling season finale in the Czech Republic repaid YART Yamaha’s Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika and Niccolò Canepa’s heroic fightback with a second-place finish, narrowly missing […]

FIM EWC: six-hour race at Most for 2021 finale

October 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. A premiere for the 2021 finale: the Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic is hosting the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) for the first time this season. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will […]

FIM Endurance World Championship held for first time at Autodrome Most

October 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The last round of the FIM Endurance World Championship will take place in the Czech Republic on 9 October and be held for first time at the Autodrome Most, 70km north-east of Prague. F.C.C. […]

60th Anniversary Yamaha Livery Breaks Covers at Barcelona and Bol D’or

September 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Retain WorldSBK Championship Lead, as 60th Anniversary Livery Breaks Covers at Barcelona and Bol D’or Yamaha retained its FIM Superbike World Championship lead in the riders’, manufacturers’ and teams’ standings after an eventful Barcelona […]

Another rider’s mistake ruins 24h Bol d’Or in Le Castellet for BMW racer

September 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will start the Bol d’Or in Le Castellet (FRA), which is the third round of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), from third on the […]

FIM EWC: BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team forced to prematurely give up

September 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. After stepping onto the podium in the previous two races of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team was fighting for positions at the very top […]

Qualifying at the Bol d’Or

September 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Castellet. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will start the Bol d’Or in Le Castellet (FRA), which is the third round of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), from third on the […]

Honda’s endurance teams qualify strongly for the Bol d’Or 2021

September 17, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Honda’s endurance teams are ready to fight for the 84th Bol d’Or edition, the third round of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship, which gets underway tomorrow 18th September at the 5.673km Paul Ricard Circuit. […]

YART Yamaha Confident ahead of Bol D’or Return after Confirming Unchanged Rider Line Up for 2022

September 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Karel Hanika, Niccolò Canepa and Marvin Fritz and the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team will be looking for success in the third round of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship this weekend in the […]

Round three of 2021 FIM EWC: Bol d’Or France

September 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team is all set for the next classic in the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). The 24-hour Bol d’Or on 18th/19th September at Circuit Paul Ricard in […]

YART Yamaha Prepared for Estoril Fightback

July 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

YART Yamaha returns to FIM Endurance World Championship action this weekend as the series heads to the Portuguese Riviera for round two of the 2021 season at Estoril. Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz and Niccoló […]

Fantastic fightback at Le Mans 24 Heures Motos

June 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team kicked off the 2021 season in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) with a podium finish. Markus Reiterberger (GER), Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) and Xavi Forés (ESP) […]

BMW to start Le Mans race debut from front of the grid

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The new #37 BMW M 1000 RR for the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) will start its race debut in Le Mans (FRA) from the front places of the grid. The two-part […]

Honda RAC41 Chromeburner to Start at 24h Motos Le Mans

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After two very warm qualifying sessions at the Bugatti circuit, FIM Endurance World Championship team F.C.C. TSR Honda France will start from sixth position on the grid for the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans […]

YART Yamaha Motivated for Season Start in Le Mans

June 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The YART Yamaha EWC Team are set to start their 2021 campaign this weekend as the new season of the FIM Endurance World Championship gets underway with the Le Mans 24 Heures Motos. Eight […]

24 Heures Motos Le Mans season opener

June 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport and BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team get the FIM Endurance World Championship 2021 (FIM EWC) started with a real endurance classic. The season kicks off with the ‘24 Heures Motos’ on […]

Le Mans 24 Heures Motos 2021 schedule

April 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. Just a few weeks to go until the ‘24 Heures Motos’ on 17th/18th April at Le Mans (FRA) will see the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team start the 2021 season in the FIM Endurance […]

Regrettably Le Mans 24 Hours Motos to Race behind closed doors

January 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 28. The opening round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship at Le Mans, France on April 17-18th will be held under closed doors due to ongoing restrictions. No spectators […]

Strong BMW trio for 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship

January 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Proven riders and an experienced newcomer sums up the rider line-up for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team for the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC). Markus Reiterberger (GER) and Ilya Mikhalchik (UKR) […]

Suzuki Announces it will now complete in this Premier motorcycle endurance world road racing championship

November 4, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 4. Participation of the factory team Yoshimura SERT Motul Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) will participate in the premier motorcycle endurance world road racing championship series held by the International […]

Final WorldSBK races of the 2020 season at Circuito do Estoril

October 14, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team is ready for the season finale. This coming weekend (16th to 18th October) sees the eighth and final round of the FIM Superbike World Championship 2020 in Estoril, Portugal. After the double […]