2021 WINTER|RACING MAGAZINE|MOTORCYCLE|Global Suzuki
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Smooth pit stops and quick rider changeovers are crucial in endurance racing. Yoshimura SERT Motul have this nailedRight from the start, Black rode a faultless race at the Bol d’ORThe Bol d’Or 24 Hour – 18th & 19th September 2021Black again gave the team a solid advantage, blasting the Suzuki GSX-R1000R to a third holeshot from three starts. As the race unfolded, the team of Black, Guintoli and Siméon were smooth and fast, and in command of the race from the front. The team was leading at the vital bonus-points-scoring eight, and 16 hour stages which secured them an additional 20 points. 22race, despite the rivalry with the other official teams and inclement weather conditions, which deteriorated during the night as heavy rain descended. The only hiccup for the team came around midnight when the first raindrops appeared on the circuit and Siméon was the victim of a crash that caused slight damage to the Suzuki.out a fast check and repair, which allowed Black, Siméon and Guintoli controlled the Back in the pits, the technical staff carried the Suzuki to get back on the track quickly, keeping in touch with the front runners. Shortly afterwards, the team was back in the lead again and stretched the gap hour-by-hour, piling the pressure on its opponents. After 704 laps of the 5.673km Circuit Paul Ricard, and leading the race almost from start to finish, Siméon brought the ultra-reliable Yoshimura SERT Motul GSX-R1000R safely home to secure victory, some 19 laps ahead of its closest rival. The team of Xavier, Black and Guintoli together with the support of their mechanics and crew, remained super-cool and uber-fast all the way to the chequered flag. They collected 65 points, the maximum possible for the event, to retake the championship lead with a total of 141 points. The riders are fast and consistent, the bike has a fantastic potential. Yoshimura and SERT are one of the best teams I have worked with in my career.” Sylvain GuintoliEWC 2021

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