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Debrief as Yamaha Riders Enjoy the Spoils at Incredible Imola

July 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Round seven of the FIM Superbike World Championship took place at the legendary Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola and Yamaha riders shone across the classes, enjoying the spoils of victory despite incredibly […]

Double Imola Win Delight for Razgatlıoğlu and Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK

July 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Double Imola Win Delight for Razgatlıoğlu and Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK Toprak Razgatlıoğlu took Yamaha’s first ever Imola WorldSBK victory at this historical circuit, at the seventh round of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship […]

Sizzling WorldSBK Sunday in Imola

July 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Gardner and Aegerter Rescue Points on Sizzling Sunday in Imola Remy Gardner and Dominique Aegerter finished 11th and 12th in the final feature race of the Italian weekend, scoring valuable points on sizzling Sunday in […]

Italian city of Imola was a real scorcher in extremely challenging conditions for BMW

July 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Imola. Round seven of the 2023 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in the Italian city of Imola was a real scorcher. In extremely challenging conditions, the BMW Motorrad Motorsport teams and riders continued the positive […]

Alvaro Bautista crashes out while Michael Rinaldi finishes Top 5 at Imola

July 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

After a great battle in the Superpole race (P2) Bautista crashes three corners into race 2. Another top 5 finish for Rinaldi. Bulega again on the podium (P2) in WorldSSP It was a Sunday of […]

Imola WorldSBK and WorldSSP weekend was undoubtedly an extremely demanding one

July 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With standard Pirelli tyres, the Turkish rider breaks the Bautista-Ducati domination, taking Yamaha to victory in both WorldSBK races; double win for the manufacturer from Iwata in WorldSSP as well with Manzi and in WorldSSP300 […]

First win at Imola after thrilling battle and Gutsy comeback

July 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista takes his first win at Imola after a thrilling battle. Gutsy comeback by Rinaldi for P5. Bulega on the podium (P3) in WorldSSP The Italian Round Race 1 held today at the Autodromo Enzo […]

Manufacturer Achieves 100 WorldSBK Podiums at Imola

July 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Razgatlıoğlu Achieves 100 WorldSBK Podiums in Imola Race 1 Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli took their second team 1-2 qualifying result of 2023, followed by a thrilling performance in Race […]

Very hot conditions and lap times at WorldSBK Imola

July 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner Salvages Decent P11 on Imola Debut GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Remy Gardner recovered to 11th in Race 1 at Imola, showing consistent race pace despite his lack of familiarity with the circuit, […]

Ducati faces more difficulties during WorldSSP Imola

July 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Super Friday for Rinaldi who grabs P1 at Imola. Bautista eighth quickest. Bulega fourth in WorldSSP Friday’s free practices for the Italian Round – the seventh round of the 2023 WorldSBK season held at the […]

Return to action at WorldSBK Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari

July 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team Rookies Ready to Discover Imola Dominique Aegerter and Remy Gardner are ready to return to action on 14th-16th July for the seventh round of the 2023 season at Autodromo Enzo […]

History Awaits Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Return to Imola

July 12, 2023 Michael Le Pard

History Awaits Pata Yamaha Prometeon WorldSBK in Return to Imola For the first time in many years, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli will take on the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari within the historic […]

Imola’s returns to WorldSBK calendar as Pirelli brings the complete front range

July 10, 2023 Michael Le Pard

As Imola’s returns to the WorldSBK calendar, Pirelli brings the complete front range while at the rear the new development SCQ, which debuted at Misano, returns to the scene The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Announces Exciting 2021 EMX250 Line-Up

November 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe and the Hutten Metaal Yamaha Official EMX250 Team are pleased to confirm a three-rider line-up for the 2021 EMX250 Championship. The team have retained 15-year-old Dutch talent Dave Kooiker and are thrilled […]

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA SET FOR 2020 MXGP SEASON START

February 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

JONASS, JASIKONIS, KJER OLSEN AND BEATON WELL-PREPARED FOR 2020 MOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OPENER Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Pauls Jonass, Arminas Jasikonis, Thomas Kjer Olsen and Jed Beaton are all set for the much-anticipated opening […]

THOMAS KJER OLSEN RUNNER-UP AT MXGP OF ITALY

August 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Round 15 of the 2019 FIM Motocross World Championship was held on the Imola track, nestled inside the famous road racing circuit in Italy. Claiming two second places, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s MX2 rider […]

Seewer Celebrates From the Second Step of the Podium as Paulin Ties for Third

August 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer celebrated the fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship from the second step of the podium in Imola, Italy, which was a season best result for the […]

Yamaha Motor Europe Introduces New Factory Organization and 2020 Team Structure

August 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe held a press conference at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit in Imola, Italy, ahead of the fifteenth round of the MXGP World Championship to officially announce its strategic racing plan […]

Yamaha Riders Aim for the Podium in Italy

August 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a one-weekend break in the calendar, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP teams are set to return to Italy for the third time this season, where they will […]

Yamaha bLU cRU Riders Enjoy Successful Jerez WorldSSP300 Double Header

June 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha R3 Challenge bLU cRU riders, Galang Hendra Pratama and Andy Verdoïa, put in two stand out performances at the Jerez WorldSSP300 round, which for the first time featured two races. It was Verdoïa who led the […]

Ducati team SBK World Championship – Spain Jerez de la Frontera

June 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After the last rounds at Assen and Imola, where only two of the three Superbike races on the schedule were held because of the appalling weather conditions, World SBK is back in action this weekend […]

Confidence High as Yamaha Riders Head to Jerez

June 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, head into Round 6 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Jerez this weekend with their sights set firmly on the podium, following a […]

Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle presents, Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark. A look into what inspired Michael van der Mark from a kid who didn’t attend classes and the journey from expensive truck […]

Double podium for Ducati at Superpole Race at Imola for the Aruba.it Racing

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The fifth round of the Superbike World Championship, held at the Imola circuit this weekend, was hit by bad weather this afternoon, which led to the cancellation of all track activities. After the rain began […]

Krummenacher Takes Victory in Incident Packed Imola WorldSSP Encounter

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The battle for supremacy that has raged between the Bardahl Evan Bros. Yamaha Supported WorldSSP teammates, Randy Krummenacher and Federico Caricasulo, continued today in Imola, with the Swiss rider getting the better of a last […]

Shortened Sunday race day for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Imola

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Imola. Sunday’s race day at Imola (ITA) was much shorter than planned for the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) and the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Tom Sykes (GBR) and Markus Reiterberger (GER) claimed eighth and […]

Álvaro Bautista 2nd in Race 1 at Imola, Chaz Davies Retires

May 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After eleven successive wins since the start of the season, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team rider Álvaro Bautista was unable to extend his unbeaten record at the Autodromo di Imola, where this weekend the […]

Van Der Mark Battles for the Podium in Imola Thriller

May 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark scythed his way through the pack to finish fourth in a thrilling WorldSBK Race 1 in Imola today, with only a spirited ride by Toprak Razgatlioglu in the closing stages denying […]

Top 10 finish for Markus Reiterberger and BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team at Imola

May 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Imola. Saturday’s race in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at Imola (ITA) ended with a top ten finish for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Markus Reiterberger (GER) crossed the line in tenth place on […]

Solid Start in Imola for Van Der Mark as Sickness Strikes Lowes

May 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders made a solid rather than stellar start on the opening day of proceedings at Round 5 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Imola. It […]

Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies – Superbike World Championship Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit Imola

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The 2019 Superbike World Championship is counting down towards the fifth round of thirteen, this time at Imola, on the iconic urban circuit that continues to write important chapters in the history of modern-day motorsport. After […]

Next stop Imola: BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team ready for the fifth round of the WorldSBK 2019

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The next round of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is approaching after a four-week break. The fifth event of the season is taking place this coming weekend (10th to 12th May) at Imola, […]

Caricasulo Looking to Impress at Home in Imola

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Federico Caricasulo, took his first win of the 2019 Supersport World Championship season last time out in Assen and the Italian heads to Imola keen to repeat this […]

Caricasulo Looking to Impress at Home in Imola

May 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Evan Bros. Bardahl Yamaha Supported WorldSSP rider, Federico Caricasulo, took his first win of the 2019 Supersport World Championship season last time out in Assen and the Italian heads to Imola keen to repeat this […]

Yamaha Riders Revved up and Ready for Imola Challenge

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK teams return to action this weekend at the historic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, the venue for Round 5 of the 2019 FIM […]

Kevin Brumann Wins A Place on The MJC Yamaha EMX125 Team as the Winner of the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup

November 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a successful display of speed, skill and determination, paired with a fantastic attitude off the track at the 2018 bLU cRU Masterclass, Yamaha Motor Europe is pleased to announce that 14-year-old Swiss rider Kevin Brumann is the […]

Febvre Out For Imola & MXoN

September 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Due to the injuries sustained at the MXGP of Turkey earlier this month, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre has decided to withdraw from the twentieth and final round of the MXGP World Championship […]

DOUBLE VICTORY FOR SUZUKI IN THE NETHERLANDS

September 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 17. Jett Lawrence – EMX250 -Suzuki RMZ250 – 1st Larissa Papenmeier – WMX – 5th Team Suzuki Germany rider Jett Lawrence won both races of the EMX250 European Championship […]

Heart-break for WMX Championship Leader Courtney Duncan, Forced Out Of The Final Two Rounds

September 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The leader of the 2018 FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship, Altherm Yamaha Official WMX’s Courtney Duncan has suffered another heart-breaking injury blow that will put her out of the remaining two rounds of the championship, […]

Names of Riders Set to Contest the 2018 YZ125 bLU cRU Cup SuperFinale Are Rolling In

July 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The 2018 Yamaha YZ125 bLU cRU Cup has attracted a host of young talent from across Europe to the Yamaha Family and the world of professional motocross racing. The YZ125 bLU cRU Cup offers kids under […]

BMW riders secure podium finishes in the Endurance World Championship, the Superstock European Championship and the Malaysia Superbike Championship

May 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) was in action at the Slovakiaring (SVK) at the weekend. The race ended with another podium finish for the BMW S 1000RR: the GERT56 by rs speedbikes secured […]