Black leads the EWC field at Spa18TEAM SUZUKI RACING NEWSworking very well, and the Bridgestone tyres helped us get the most out of it. We really showed that we were the favourites for the victory. Championship standings (top 3): 1. Yoshimura SERT Motul, 106 points, 2. F.C.C. TSR Honda 91, 3. YART - Yamaha Oficial Team 76.As preparations got underway for the third round of the 2022 EWC at Suzuka, the only non-24 hour race of the series, the team announced a change to the rider line-up. Kazuki Watanabe received the call to step up as a full team member for the 60th anniversary of the iconic event at Suzuka, Japan. In addition to contesting the All Japan Championship, the Japanese rider had played a crucial role within the Yoshimura SERT Motul operation developing the Suzuki GSX-R1000R as test/reserve rider. It was always the intention that Watanabe would earn his EWC race stripes at the Suzuka 8H and 2022 was his chance to perform in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. While Watanabe was poised to join team regulars Guintoli and Siméon, Black was set to take on a leadership position as Team Captain, supporting the riders from the pit box. “Gregg is an essential part of the team with his experience and knowledge as well as his leadership qualities”, said Team Director Yohei Kato. “He will be working in the team as a Rider-Captain and will be on standby to take part in the race at any time.” Just days before the start of the 43rd Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours EWC, Black was back in the championship saddle. Black was already at Suzuka testing with the team and, when it became clear that Siméon was unable to ride due to sufiering from Covid, Black was perfectly placed to leave his managerial role and resume his position as an integral part of the race team alongside Guintoli and Watanabe. 2022 Summer IssueWatanabe to race at Suzuki 8Himportant points and increased our lead in the championship.” “I am very proud of our team’s work. We scored some Damien SaulnierAll change again as Black gets drafted back inEWC 2022
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