men teaWatanabe and Black rode their hearts out at Suzuka to put the Suzuki on the podium and increase the team’s championship leadWith just two riders to battle against three- fast and accurate pits stops were essential at Suzuka20When Kazuki Watanabe took over from Black, the team was in a solid fourth place. Drawing on his knowledge of the Suzuka circuit, the Japanese rider maintained a very fast pace and kept the team towards the front.The Suzuki GSX-R1000R with Bridgestone tyres was superbly prepared for the 8-hour event, and the support crew performed super-fast pit stops throughout the race. Although they were missing their third teammate in the physically demanding race, Black and Watanabe maintained their speed and control and were in third place at the halfway point. TEAM SUZUKI RACING NEWS “This podium is like a victory for us” - Yohei Katoms,Despite sufiocating heat and fatigue, the two riders remained focused.With just one hour to go, the team was in a strong fourth and well positioned to take advantage of a mistake made by its main championship rival. A superb performance rewarded the team with third place at the finish line of the 2022 EWC Suzuka 8-Hours and, more importantly, consolidated its position as the leader of the FIM EWC championship.“It was a complicated week and a crazy race. Damien Saulnier – Team Manager Finishing in third position is not a victory, but it felt like it. I am really proud of the whole technical team and the riders who did a great job in really dificult conditions. With only two riders, it was not possible to compete with the leaders of the race, but we had to ensure a good score. The contract was fulffilled.”Yohei Kato – Team Director “This podium is like a victory for us. We started 22nd and finished third, it’s incredible. This result is even better than what we expected. On top of that we have increased our lead in the championship. After Gregg’s great start, we stayed calm and followed our roadmap to avoid making any mistakes. I couldn’t have asked for more.”2022 Summer IssueEWC 2022
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