2022 SUMMER|RACING MAGAZINE|MOTORCYCLE|Global Suzuki
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9“We never give up,” said Shinichi Sahara, Team Director & Project LeaderRins enjoyed podium success in Argentina with a 3rd placea chance to relax a little. Also, in the factory we had more discussion time and more opportunity to work on our strategy for the second half of the season.” Do you feel that the team has pulled together following the news of Suzuki’s departure? “After we heard the news from Suzuki headquarters we felt a lot of disappointment about the decision. But I feel that it has given everybody a boost in a way. It’s made us more determined to fight for results. Everybody has pulled together very well, and the spirit remains strong.”TEAM SUZUKI RACING NEWSperformance so far this season? “The beginning of the season like Qatar, Argentina, USA, we showed some good competitiveness, but when we started the European part of the season our results weren’t refiecting our real potential. During the summer break we’ve tried to find how we can recover and how we can improve the balance of the bike. So, I believe we’ll be able to show our real What would you say about Suzuki’s performance for the rest of the season.” Which rounds are you particularly looking forward to? “One of our favourite circuits is Silverstone, we’ve had a lot of good results here in the past. Aragon is another good one for us, and Austria too. In fact, almost all the remaining races are quite well suited for us. I’m also really looking forward to racing in Motegi again, because it’s Suzuki’s home race and it will be a special feeling to return to Japan. I hope we can have a good result there.”What are your aims and hopes for the rest of the season? “Well, of course, we always try to win, but unfortunately it doesn’t always work out despite our best effiorts. Our bike’s performance this year is better than last year, 2022 Summer Issue“I believe we’ll be able to show our real performance for the rest of the season.” Shinichi Sahara, Team Director and Project LeaderTeam Suzuki Ecstar MotoGPKEN KAWAUCHI, Technical ManagerMotoGP

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