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TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR HEADS TO THE ISLAND FOR ROUND 17

October 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 23 After Suzuki’s home GP in Japan, in which the team enjoyed time with employees from the factory, fans, and special guests such as the President of the company, […]

Motegi masterclass makes Quartararo Rookie of the Year

October 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team rider Fabio Quartararo has taken the 2019 MotoGP Rookie of the Year title, securing the award in style with a sensational sixth podium finish of the season at the Grand […]

10 things to know about the Grand Prix of Argentina

March 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a thrilling start of the year in Qatar, where Andrea Dovizioso won the opening race, the 2019 MotoGP World Championship is ready to visit Argentina for the second round. Here are 10 key stats […]

Next stop Thailand for the new BMW S 1000 RR and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

March 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Three weeks after its successful race debut at Phillip Island, Australia, the new BMW S 1000 RR is set for its second WorldSBK outing. This weekend (15th to 17th March), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK […]

Next stop Thailand for the new BMW S 1000 RR and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team

March 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Three weeks after its successful race debut at Phillip Island, Australia, the new BMW S 1000 RR is set for its second WorldSBK outing. This weekend (15th to 17th March), the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK […]

Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

Álvaro Bautistatotally dominates the opening round at Phillip Island with hat-trick

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Álvaro Bautista couldn’t have got off to a better start in World Superbike this weekend at Phillip Island, as the 34-year-old Spanish rider dominated the opening round of the championship held at the Phillip Island […]

Tactical Approach in Australia Pays Dividends for Van Der Mark and Lowes

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, overcame difficult conditions in today’s WorldSBK Race at Phillip Island to add to their championship points haul with fourth and fifth place respectively. Van […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team continues to score points with the new BMW S 1000 RR

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has already proved to be a consistent points collector on its debut weekend in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Again in Sunday’s race at Phillip Island […]

Krummenacher Takes WorldSSP Win for Yamaha in Phillip Island

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Randy Krummenacher, celebrated his 29th birthday in style with a resounding victory in the opening race of the 2019 Supersport World Championship in Phillip Island today. The Swiss […]

MAXWELL & SUZUKI WIN AUSTRALIAN SBK 1ST RACE

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 23. Wayne Maxwell – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 1st Josh Waters – Suzuki GSX-R1000 – 5th Wayne Maxwell celebrated his return to Suzuki in style by winning the opening race […]

Melandri and Yamaha on the Podium After Titanic Fight With Lowes

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The first race of the 2019 WorldSBK season at Phillip Island culminated in a titanic last lap battle between Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK rider, Marco Melandri, for the […]

Successful race debut for the new BMW S 1000 RR at the WorldSBK opener in Australia

February 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The new BMW S 1000 RR has completed its race debut – just three months, after the series version was presented to the world. At the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) season opener […]

Yamaha Field Strong Line Up For WorldSSP Season Opener in Phillip Island

February 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha supported teams contesting the 2019 FIM Supersport World Championship are all ready to get their title challenges underway this weekend in Phillip Island, after a strong preseason testing program in Europe and Australia. […]

Álvaro Bautista dominates second and final day testing at Phillip Island

February 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The final two days of testing have concluded at the Phillip Island track for all the teams and riders who will be tackling the opening round of the Superbike World Championship this coming weekend at […]

Yamaha WorldSBK Teams Raring to go Ahead of Phillip Island Opener

February 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK Teams concluded a positive preseason at the two-day official test in Phillip Island on Tuesday. Both are now ready for the opening round of the 2019 […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Turn Their ‘Beast Mode On’ In Indonesia

February 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team unveiled its 2019 colour scheme and structure today at the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia, causing great excitement. The launch event’s theme “Beast Mode On” echoes the new title […]

Cluzel Leads the Yamaha Charge to Top the Timesheet in Portimão

January 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Jules Cluzel who fired the opening shots in what promises to be an intriguing battle for the 2019 Supersport World Championship title, as the GMT94 Yamaha WorldSSP Supported Team rider posted the fastest time […]

Lowes Leads the Way For Yamaha in Portimão

January 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was Alex Lowes who once again led the Yamaha charge in Portugal, with the 28-year-old Briton continuing his impressive form to finish the two-days of testing second on the timesheet. After a difficult opening […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Ready for Malaysian Round

October 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a superb victory at the Phillip Island track last Sunday, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team is fully motivated to turn up ready for combat again this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. This race […]

Turbulent WorldSBK finale in the Qatari desert – BMW racer Glenn Allerton successful in Australia

October 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 season in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship drew to a close at the weekend, at the “Losail International Circuit” near Doha, Qatar. Loris Baz (FRA), from the Gulf Althea BMW team, claimed […]

IN AUSTRALIA TO CONTINUE THE POSITIVE RUN OF RESULTS

October 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 25. The long overseas race series is at its turning point with the Australian circuit of Phillip Island, a track that is appreciated by racers, fans, and technicians for […]

IANNONE TOPS THE TIME SHEETS ON DAY 1 IN AUSTRALIA

October 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 26. Andrea Iannone: 1st – 1:29.131 Alex Rins: 9th – 1:29.918 (+ 0.787) • Andrea Iannone on top form on opening day. • Alex Rins slots into 9th place […]

Productive First Free Practice Sessions for Movistar Yamaha at Phillip Island

October 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team had to wait a while for action to get underway at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, as the Friday riding schedule was delayed due to an oil spillage in […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Heads Over to Phillip Island Full of Motivation

October 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Just a few days after a very successful Motul Grand Prix of Japan, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are on their way to Australia for the 17thround of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship season, which […]

Movistar Yamaha Ready to Push in Phillip Island Race Weekend

October 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team look forward to an action-packed race at the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix round, where Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales aspire to feature […]

RACE WIN FOR WATERS AT PHILLIP ISLAND ASBK

October 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. Josh Waters – GSX-R1000 – 1-7 Markus Chiodo – GSX-R1000 – DNF-DNF Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia’s Josh Waters ended the 2018 Australian Superbike Championship by taking his GSX-R1000 […]

DAVIDE BRIVIO BLOG – OUR TARGET IS TO GET MORE PODIUMS

October 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 3. “The other important thing apart from the podium at the race in Motorland was that we could fight at the front with both bikes and both riders finishing […]

Imola Up Next for GRT Yamaha

May 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are ready to take on the Imola challenge for Round 5 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship. Current WorldSSP Championship leader Lucas Mahias will be looking to return […]

Caricasulo on the Podium as Mahias takes Championship Lead in Aragon

April 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed a strong Sunday in Aragon at Round 3 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship. Federico Caricasulo maintained his 100% podium record in 2018 by charging to a […]

Mahias Ready to Return to Happy Hunting Ground in Aragon

April 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After securing a sensational double podium in Thailand, the GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team are excited to get back into action at Round 3 of the 2018 Supersport World Championship in Aragon, Spain this weekend. […]

Mahias Sets the Bar in Buriram on Friday

March 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias continued where he had left off in Phillip Island on Friday for Round 2 of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship in Buriram, Thailand. The reigning WorldSSP Champion […]

Mahias: “The more relaxed I am, the faster I am!”

March 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias fulfilled a lifelong dream by being crowned the 2017 FIM Supersport World Champion under the floodlights in Qatar after a sensationally dramatic season finale. Determined not to rest […]

WATERS & SUZUKI ECSTAR 2ND IN AUSTRALIAN SBK OPENER

February 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 26. Josh Waters – (3-2-2) – 2nd overall Markus Chiodo – (10-25-11) – 12th overall Team Suzuki ECSTAR Australia got off to a flying start in the 2018 Australian […]

BMW S1000RR racers get their global racing season underway in Australia

February 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The winter break is over: The BMW S 1000 RR racers, together with the BMW Motorrad Motorsport experts, got their 2018 global racing season underway at the weekend. The first races of the year took […]

Triple M Honda World Superbike Team Makes Solid WorldSBK Start

February 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The new Triple M Honda World Superbike Team and rookie rider Patrick ‘PJ’ Jacobsen took part in their first WorldSBK race weekend together at Phillip Island in Australia this weekend, with Jacobsen finishing 16th and […]

Camier sixth in epic Race 2 battle at Phillip Island

February 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team rider Leon Camier took sixth place in Race 2 of the Australian WorldSBK round as the British rider completed an impressive competitive debut on the CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. For […]

Pata Yamaha Battle for the Podium in Race 2 Thriller at Phillip Island

February 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in an encouraging performance on Sunday at Phillip Island, the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship, with both riders on podium pace in an enthralling […]

Mahias Gets WorldSSP Title Defence to the Perfect Start in Phillip Island

February 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team’s Lucas Mahias got his title defence off to the best imaginable start at the opening round of 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship on Sunday at Phillip Island. The reigning champion […]

Mahias Secures Stunning Pole in WorldSSP at Phillip Island

February 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team enjoyed an amazing qualifying on Saturday despite strong winds and grey skies at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship at Phillip Island. Reigning champion Lucas […]

Pata Yamaha Show Fighting Spirit in Race 1 at Phillip Island

February 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team put in a spirited performance despite suffering from tyre degradation problems in Race 1 at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship, at an overcast and […]

Camier fights to seventh place in Race 1 at Phillip Island

February 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team scored a double points finish in Race 1 at Phillip Island, as Leon Camier fought his way into seventh place and Jake Gagne came home in twelfth at […]

GRT Yamaha Impress on Friday at Phillip Island

February 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team got off to a superb start on Friday despite changeable weather at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Supersport World Championship at Phillip Island. Reigning WorldSSP Champion Lucas […]

Pata Yamaha Progress in Tricky Conditions on Friday at Phillip Island

February 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Mixed weather greeted the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team on Friday at the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship and the team were forced to deal with mixed fortunes throughout the day. […]

Camier off to a flying start on opening day at Phillip Island

February 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team got off to a flying start at the 2018 WorldSBK season opener as Leon Camier set the second fastest time and Jake Gagne finished in eleventh place overall […]

GRT Yamaha Ready to Kick Off Title Defence Down Under

February 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The GRT Yamaha Official WorldSSP Team, who completed a clean sweep of titles on offer in 2017, have concluded their preseason testing at Phillip Island in encouraging fashion to head into the opening round of […]

Pata Yamaha Primed for Phillip Island Opener

February 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team concluded a positive preseason at the official two-day Phillip Island test on Tuesday and feel ready for the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship at the […]

Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team wraps up pre-season testing at Phillip Island

February 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team ended its pre-season testing programme at Phillip Island today, as another strong performance from riders Leon Camier and Jake Gagne ensured the team is ready to go at […]

Honda Motor Europe appoints Chris Pike as new WorldSBK Operations Manager

February 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Honda Motor Europe has appointed Chris Pike as its new Operations Manager for the FIM World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK). Pike inherits the position vacated by Marco Chini last month and will manage Honda’s operational and […]

Pre-season progress continues at Portimão for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

January 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team continued its preparation for the 2018 WorldSBK season with two days of productive testing at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, Portugal. Following on from a successful test at […]

JOSH WATERS BLOG – January 2018

January 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 2. Josh Waters reflects on a late plan to enter the 2017 Australian Superbike Championship aboard the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 that turned into victory for the new machine and […]

NEW SUZUKI GSX-R1000 2017 WINS VIDEO – PART 1

December 12, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – December 12. Team Suzuki Racing today launches the first of a two-part video series to celebrate the new Suzuki GSX-R1000 success in global competition during the 2017 season. Part […]

MotoGP 2017 Track Report: Round 16 Australia

October 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

What was the strategy for the Phillip Island race? It’s been a very difficult weekend, due to the unstable weather that made things very complicated. On the grid, Marc and Dani decided to start the […]

Marquez Wins Classic Phillip Island Battle to Extend MotoGP Points Lead

October 25, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team RC213V) scored one of the most important victories of his stellar career at Phillip Island this afternoon. The reigning MotoGP World Champion used all his skill and bravery to escape […]

Movistar Yamaha Persistence Pays Off with Double Podium on Phillip Island

October 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were front-runners in a fierce Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Phillip Island circuit. With seven riders fighting aggressively for a place on the podium, the […]

6th And 8th Place For Iannone And Rins at Phillip Island

October 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 22. Andrea IANNONE: P6 – +3.871 Alex RINS: P8 – +12.208 A solid race at the Phillip Island circuit allowed Team SUZUKI ECSTAR to achieve a favourable result, with […]

Zarco Stars to Qualify on Front Row at Phillip Island. Parkes Ready for Home GP Challenge

October 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco produced a dazzling performance to qualify in 3rd for the round 16 fight tomorrow. The rapid rookie began the day with a highly confident display in mixed conditions to complete FP3 in 2nd, […]

Movistar Yamaha Pile on Pressure in Phillip Island Qualifying

October 23, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team faced an eventful second day at the Phillip Island circuit, with changing conditions throughout and Valentino Rossi having to take part in Q1, but they confronted the challenge head-on. Maverick […]

Solid Improvements On Day 1 At Phillip Island

October 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 20. Andrea IANNONE: P7 – 1’29.604 (+0.379) Alex RINS: P15 – 1’30.085 (+0.860) Sunny yet bracingly cold weather welcomed Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins on their first day of […]

Marquez Set for Thrilling World-Title Fight at Phillip Island

October 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The most thrilling battle for a MotoGP crown in more than a decade enters its final stages in Australia this weekend. Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix at the magical Phillip Island circuit is the 16th of […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar Straight To Phillip Island After Positive Japan

October 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 18. With no time to rest, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR is enjoying the good feeling after the advantageous race in Motegi while travelling onwards to Australia, for the second of […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Prepare to Push on Phillip Island

October 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had little time to rest after last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP teammates arrived in Victoria, Australia, just a few days later for the second race of […]

Broc Parkes to join Tech3 for Australian Grand Prix

October 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Experienced Australian rider Broc Parkes will fill in for the recovering Jonas Folger in front of his home crowd this weekend at Phillip Island. Folger returned to his native Germany before the Japanese Grand Prix […]

Mixed Results for Movistar Yamaha in Moist Motegi Race

October 16, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Today Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales put in a consistent ride at a very wet Twin Ring Motegi track to secure ninth place. Valentino Rossi had an impressive start to the Motul Grand Prix of […]