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Fifth and final day of racing at the Silk Way Rally 2021

July 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team riders Adrien Van Beveren and Andrew Short have successfully completed the 2021 Silk Way Rally. Encountering a heavily revised racing schedule together with varied terrain, both riders overcame minor mistakes […]

Impressive performance on 2021 Silk Way Rally stage four

July 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING RIDERS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE LONG TWO-DAY MARATHON STAGE IN RUSSIA Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Skyler Howes has claimed a second consecutive runner-up result at the 2021 Silk Way Rally with […]

Siberian forests mark 2021 Silk Way Rally Stage One

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Skyler Howes and Luciano Benavides have successfully completed stage one of the 2021 Silk Way Rally in eighth and 10th place respectively. The Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing riders faced an opening timed special of […]

Distal phalanx fracture forces rider to withdrawl Donington Park WorldSBK

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Kohta Nozane has been forced to withdraw from the FIM Superbike World Championship round at Donington Park, due to a distal phalanx fracture on his middle finger (right hand) sustained at […]

Husqvarna Motorcycles 701 Supermoto Ride Out

July 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Husqvarna Motorcycles 701 Supermoto Ride Out returned with a vengeance after a three-year absence on June 9-10. Based in and around Lisbon, Portugal, the event was laid on for an international group of supermoto […]

2021 FIM Superbike World Championship Donington Park

June 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are eagerly looking forward to the fourth round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship at Donington Park, near Derby in the United Kingdom, […]

Riders back in action at 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship Italy

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Just one week on from the tough opening event of the 2021 FIM Enduro World Championship, riders were back in action at an equally challenging round two, held in Edolo, Italy. Following Friday evening’s short […]

Rain stayed away from MotoGP TT Circuit of Assen Saturday morning

June 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 26. Grid positions for DutchGP: Alex Rins: 7th – 1’32.597 (+ 0.783) Joan Mir: 10th – 1’32.748 (+ 0.934) The rain stayed away from the TT Circuit of Assen […]

Next fast-paced 2021 MotoGP World Championship race is Holland

June 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 23. The next stop on the fast-paced 2021 MotoGP™ World Championship calendar is Holland and the iconic track of Assen. This comes just days after the German Grand Prix […]

Despite the comeback Ducati not happy with MotoGP Sachsenring

June 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Ducati Lenovo Team riders returned to the track this afternoon at the Sachsenring circuit for the eighth round of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, the German GP. After two days of clear skies, today’s […]

Mixed MotoGP fortunes for two riders at German Grand Prix Sachsenring

June 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 19. Grid positions for German GP: Alex Rins: 11th – 1’20.949 (+ 0.713) Joan Mir: 17th – 1’21.014 (Q1) Team Suzuki Ecstar continued with mixed fortunes for their two […]

Ups and Downs for Ducati Duo in Wisconsin

June 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., June 13, 2021 – Round three of the 2021 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship saw the trials and tribulations of professional motorcycle racing never more evident for Ducati duo Loris Baz and Kyle Wyman.In a weekend […]

Honda Denied Chance To Continue Podium Fight

June 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

In an amazing performance, the National Motos team took victory in the Superstock class and 5th overall on their CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, having started the race from 18th on the grid. After some shifting positions […]

BMW to start Le Mans race debut from front of the grid

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. The new #37 BMW M 1000 RR for the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) will start its race debut in Le Mans (FRA) from the front places of the grid. The two-part […]

MXGP & MX2 Teams Primed for MXGP Opener Russia

June 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After an extended off-season, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are motivated to start their 2021 campaigns with the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship set to take place on […]

WorldSBK Motivated for Misano

June 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Motivated for Misano Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli are both looking to capitalise on their strong starts to the 2021 FIM Superbike World […]

Threatening weather doesn’t stop MotoGP Circuit de Barcelona Cataluyna

June 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Fabio Quartararo took top six finishes in the Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya to consolidate Yamaha’s position at the top of both the riders’ and constructors’ […]

WorldSBK Superpole Aragón Season Opener Results

May 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK, GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team and the Alstare Yamaha WorldSBK Team were in action for the opening round of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship season, with riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and […]

Strong Performances for Pata Yamaha with Brixx WorldSBK Despite Wet Weather Gambles

May 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Riders Toprak Razgatlıoğlu and Andrea Locatelli were each able to take positives, despite the rain, on the second race day of the 2021 FIM Superbike World Championship held at MotorLand Aragón today. A wet 15-minute […]

1 second separates Top-7 riders at MotoAmerica Superbike Championship

May 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Sunnyvale, Calif., May 21, 2021 – Kyle Wyman (Panera Bread Ducati) and Loris Baz (Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati New York) were right at the pointy end of an ultra-competitive day at VIRginia International Raceway as round […]

EWC Opener: 50 teams 35 entries six factory teams Suzuki, BMW, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki and Yamaha

May 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 19. The opening round of the 2021 Endurance World Championship will take place next month at the Bugatti Circuit in France with 50 teams on the start line. Yoshimura […]

Wet and cold race greeted the riders at Le Mans Bugatti circuit

May 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 15. Grid positions for French GP: Joan Mir: 14th – 1’43.422 Alex Rins: 15th – 1’43.523 A wet and cold Saturday greeted the riders at Le Mans Bugatti circuit […]

CHASING BLUE SKIES ON CHALLENGING FRIDAY IN LE MANS

May 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 14. French GP Day 1: Alex Rins: 11th – 1’32.762 (+ 1.015) Joan Mir: 13th – 1’32.908 (+ 1.161) As is often the case when visiting northern France in […]

Fantastic days as WorldSBK Spanish circuit hosts opening races of the year

May 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Alcañiz. With two weeks to go until the start of the 2021 season in the FIM FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), BMW Motorrad Motorsport has entered a crucial phase of preparations. MotorLand Aragón, the Spanish […]

Top 10 riders within two tenths of a second at MotoGP Jarez

May 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 1. Grid positions for Spanish GP: Alex Rins: 9th – 1’37.124 Joan Mir: 10th – 1’37.154 Saturday morning’s FP3 session proved to be extremely competitive with times dropping early […]

Intensely emotional day as MotoGP riders meet at Misano Circuit to remember

April 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A DAY OF FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE FOR BIKES, WITH A SAVE-THE-DATE FOR ALL ENTHUSIASTS IN 2022 WHEN, AT LONG LAST WITH THE GREAT PARTICIPATION OF THE FANS, THE APRILIA ALL STARS EVENT WILL RETURN ALEIX […]

Race action was even hotter at MotoGP Doha Losail Circuit

April 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 4. TISSOT GRAND PRIX OF DOHA Race Classification: Alex Rins: 4th (+ 2.088) Joan Mir: 7th (+ 4.868) The Losail Circuit in Qatar hosted the second Grand Prix in […]

Opening round Le Mans Bugatti Circuit France Testing Results

April 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 31. Yoshimura SERT Motul – GSX-R1000R – 3rd Yoshimura SERT Motul riders Gregg Black, Sylvain Guintoli and Xavier Simeon wrapped-up two days of testing at the Bugatti Circuit in […]

Le Mans 24 Heures Motos 2021 schedule

April 1, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans. Just a few weeks to go until the ‘24 Heures Motos’ on 17th/18th April at Le Mans (FRA) will see the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team start the 2021 season in the FIM Endurance […]

First 2021 MotoGP World Championship Race to Start

March 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After the two preseason tests held a few weeks ago, Ducati Lenovo Team riders Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia are back in Qatar for the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2021 MotoGP World Championship, which […]

New scoring system and attractive prizes for best BMW riders in the world

March 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW Motorrad Race Trophy is back for 2021 – with a new scoring system and attractive prizes for the best privateer BMW riders in the world. The unique customer racing competition was launched […]

Anticipation builds for 2021 American Flat Track Season Start as Teams Confirm Riders

February 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 24, 2021) – As the anticipation ahead of the 2021 season of Progressive American Flat Track continues to mount, Coolbeth-Nila Racing confirms that Sammy Halbert will return as the team’s Mission SuperTwins presented […]

Struggling Suzuki Riders Battle Hard at Orlando Supercross

February 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 16. The first of two Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross races at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida at the weekend featured a commemorative track design. Twisted Tea/ […]

Riders under pressure at Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship Indianapolis Round 5

February 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Aaron Plessinger finished fifth last night at the second round in Indianapolis, Round 5 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship; his best finish so far this season. Teammates Dylan […]

2 New Riders Join BSB Buildbase Suzuki Team

February 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 3. Buildbase Suzuki has announced today that Danny Kent and Gino Rea will ride its GSX-R1000R Superbikes in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in 2021, while Tim Neave remains […]

Season Review of the AMA 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

January 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 4th, 2021. Suzuki’s RM-Z450 and RM-Z250 teams put in strong performances during the 2020 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship in America is now in the history books. Three privateer […]

400 New 2021 Models with Hundreds More to Come!

November 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Love motorcycles? Love looking, reading and riding the latest bikes? Total Motorcycle has you covered with over 400 New 2021 Models with Hundreds More to Come unleashed upon our readers! Huge photos, exclusive information, full […]

2 young Italian riders to make their 2021 MotoGP debut on Ducati Desmosedici GP bikes

November 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Esponsorama Racing team and riders Enea Bastianini and Luca Marini, thanks to which the two young Italian riders will make their […]

Inspiration Friday: Speed Danger Adrenaline & Femmes Fatales!

November 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Grab a martini, shaken, not stirred as Total Motorcycle brings you another blockbuster Inspiration Friday: Speed Danger Adrenaline & Femmes Fatales! No Netflix subscription required. Mr. Nogues is “Back in Black” with a vengeance in […]

Yamaha and Pata Confirm Contract Extension for 2021 WorldSBK Season

November 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm a one-year contract extension with Pata Snack, seeing them return to the FIM Superbike World Championship with the Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team for a sixth season. To […]

2021 Kawasaki and Kawasaki and more Kawasaki Motorcycles!

October 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Must-see 2021 Kawasaki Motorcycles, more 2021 Kawasaki and Kawasaki and more Kawasaki Motorcycles than you can shake a stick at! With 2020 being a crazy year I’m so happy to see the new 2021 models […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team fights with blunt weapons at WorldSBK Estoril

October 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Estoril. The 2020 season in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) is approaching its conclusion and the first race of the final weekend at Estoril (POR) is over. The two BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team riders, […]

Under 1 second separating top 10 WorldSBK riders at Estoril

October 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla rider Toprak Razgatlıoğlu was second-fastest overall in Friday’s Free Practice at the final round of the FIM Superbike World Championship at Circuito Estoril. Birthday boy Razgatlıoğlu, who turned […]

Yamaha Announces 2021 Supercross and Motocross Teams

October 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (YMUS), is pleased to announce a three-year partnership with the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing team to field their campaign in both the 450 and 250 classes of the Monster Energy […]

Yamaha’s MXGP & MX2 Riders Motivated for More Podium Celebrations in Madrid

October 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

With seven rounds remaining on the MXGP calendar and little time to rest, the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP and MX2 teams are looking forward to racing at an all-new and unknown venue for the […]

Official Ducati Team riders line-up for the 2021 MotoGP season

September 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ducati Corse is pleased to announce the name of the four Ducati’s official riders for the 2021 MotoGP World Championship. Francesco Bagnaia will join forces with the official team alongside the already confirmed Jack Miller. […]

Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders enter highly competitive home MotoGP race

September 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 26. Grid positions for Catalan GP: Joan Mir: 8th – 1’39.628 Alex Rins: 13th – 1’39.751 Team Suzuki Ecstar’s riders will enter what both consider to be their home […]

Yamaha bLU cRU Riders Race-Winning Pace Results in First WorldSSP300 Barcelona

September 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

For the first time, the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship headed to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya last weekend, with the bLU cRU riders all showing impressive pace that ultimately went unrewarded. Bahattin Sofuoğlu’s two top […]

Riders with mechanics and support crew excited about Spring Creek MX podium

September 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 21. Alex Martin: RM-Z250 – 4-4 Joey Savatgy: RM-Z450 – 9-7 Fredrik Noren: RM-Z450 – 11-9 Alex Martin put his Suzuki RM-Z250 on the overall podium at his hometown […]

Rain and Wet Conditions for Catalan WorldSBK riders

September 19, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The first day of free practice for the Catalunya Round was a day of two halves with good weather prevailing in the morning session while this afternoon was affected by rain.Scott Redding and Chaz Davies […]

NEW APRILIA RS660 TESTED ON THE TRACK

September 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

ALEIX ESPARGARÓ, BRADLEY SMITH AND LORENZO SAVADORI EXCEPTIONAL TESTERS IN MISANO FOR THE NEW APRILIA RS 660, JUST A FEW WEEKS BEFORE PRODUCTION STARTS THEIR UNANIMOUS OPINION: NEVER RIDDEN SUCH AN AGILE AND FUN STREET […]

Most challenging circuit in WorldSBK for Yamaha

September 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team with Rizla riders Michael van der Mark and Toprak Razgatlıoğlu both maximised their potential to finish in the top seven during Race 2 at MotorLand Aragón today. With stiff competition […]

SUZUKI READY TO RACE LE MANS 24 HOURS EWC FRANCE

August 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 26. The Suzuki Endurance Racing Team is ready to restart the 2019-2020 Endurance World Championship this weekend at the Le Mans 24 Hours race in France. Following several event […]

Podium and Strong Finishes sees bLU cRU Riders Strengthen Title Challenge at Portimão

August 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Portimão provided two gripping FIM Supersport 300 World Championship races, and bLU cRU duo Unai Orradre and Bahattin Sofuoglu put in stellar performances to ensure they remain well in title contention. After an impressive […]

WorldSBK Riders Munich BMW Motorrad Drifts and Donuts

August 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Both riders for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Eugene Laverty (IRL) and Tom Sykes (GBR), are normally at home on race tracks around the world. Now they have had the opportunity to familiarise themselves […]

WorldSBK Riders Munich BMW Motorrad and Olympics

August 13, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Both riders for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Eugene Laverty (IRL) and Tom Sykes (GBR), are normally at home on race tracks around the world. Now they have had the opportunity to familiarise themselves […]

Harley-Davidson Introduces United We Will Ride Campaign for Riders

August 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (August 11th, 2020) – For more than 117 years, Harley-Davidson has brought people together to experience adventure and freedom for the soul. Harley-Davidson is proud to announce a new element of the company’s United […]

WorldSBK Riders Munich BMW Motorrad and Elvis Presley

August 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. Both riders for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Eugene Laverty (IRL) and Tom Sykes (GBR), are normally at home on race tracks around the world. Now they have had the opportunity to familiarise themselves […]

MotoGP Brno Suzuki Alex Rins gets amazing 4th but Joan Mir gets bad luck

August 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 9. Monster Energy Grand Prix Czech Republic, race results: Alex Rins: 4th (+ 6.609) Joan Mir: DNF (Lap 3) The third MotoGP round of the 2020 season resulted in […]

Ducati riders ready to throw down against America’s best for MotoAmerica Superbikes at Atlanta

July 31, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Mountain View, Calif., July 30, 2020 – The third round of the 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship heads to Road Atlanta in Georgia this weekend with Ducati riders Kyle Wyman (KATO Fastening/KWR Ducati Team) and PJ Jacobsen […]

BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team Riders Help Develop New Garage Seats

July 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The two riders in the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, Tom Sykes (GBR) and Eugene Laverty (IRL), naturally spend a lot of time in the saddle of their BMW S 1000 RR. However, during tests […]

MotoGP Jerez Top 19 riders Covered by just 1 Second!

July 18, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 17. Joan Mir: 5th – 1:37.481 (+ 0.131) Alex Rins: 7th – 1:37.569 (+ 0.219) The first MotoGP practice session of the year got underway at Circuito de Jerez […]

MotoGP riders were able to participate in a one-day test at the Circuito de Jerez

July 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – July 15. Alex Rins: 4th – 1:38.193 Joan Mir: 9th – 1:38.380 The MotoGP riders were able to participate in a one-day test today at the Circuito de Jerez – […]

Moto3 ACTION TO START AGAIN AT THE CIRCUITO DE JEREZ – ANGEL NIETO

July 16, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Riders Romano Fenati and Alonso Lopez and their crew have gathered in southern Spain and fierce mid-30s temperatures as MotoGP™ starts again in the wake of international lockdown restrictions. For the competitors of the Moto3 […]

Inspiration Friday: Track Day Corner Carving 101

June 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Track Day Corner Carving 101. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride a super cool race bike? Racing, sliding, corner carving, cheering crowds, standing on the podium and winning a trophy? […]

Inspiration Friday: The Motorcycle That Inspired Riders to Win 26 WorldSBK Races

May 22, 2020 Michael Le Pard

There is no replacement for displacement and Honda capitalized on this in 1999 with their first big V-Twin 1000cc racer. It had such easy, deliverable power. It was such an easy bike to ride compared […]

RIDE 4 Video Game Schools Riders to Graduate from MotoGP and MXGP to Road Bikes

May 20, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor, Milestone’s main partner for the highly anticipated RIDE 4 video game, is an iconic motorcycle brand with a deep heritage and a successful racing history. Its key values – innovation, excitement, confidence, emotion […]

MotoGP Suzuki Riders Race in the First Ever Live Online Race!

April 6, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 5. With the world in lockdown due to the ongoing pandemic, we look at what some of Suzuki’s riders and teams have been getting up to in isolation to […]

Honda’s Montesa Talent School Opens to Riders

April 3, 2020 Michael Le Pard

This 2020 begins the fourth season of the Montesa Talent School, the help and support program for talented young trial pilots to be able to progress in their sports career. The promotion formula created by Montesa […]

Stay at home behind the scenes: WorldSBK riders Tom Sykes and Eugene Laverty

March 30, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The world-wide corona crisis also affects motorcycle racing. The wheels have come to a standstill. There is no telling yet when it will be possible to hold races again. During the wait, the two […]

Five fastest ride the new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

March 12, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Ten new films available exclusively on official Honda YouTube channels Five of the fastest Honda European circuit racers explain the perfect lap of the Losail International Circuit in Qatar aboard the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R SP […]

Exclusive Look into 2020 WorldSBK with BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders

February 26, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Phillip Island. The 2020 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) gets underway on Phillip Island, Australia, this weekend. For the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team, this will be their second season in the elite class of near-production […]

Faster lap times with the right racing brake pads – Find the right brake pads with new SBS Booklet

February 25, 2020 Michael Le Pard

All SBS racing compounds are developed with SBS Partners in Racing and have enjoyed great popularity among top-level teams and riders in World Superbike, Moto 2 and 3 GP, World Endurance and TT Road Racing […]

Deteriorated Weather challenges Sepang MotoGP Ducati Riders

February 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The third and final day of first 2020 Official MotoGP Test has ended today at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. After a Friday that featured mixed track conditions due to the rain and a Saturday that […]

WEEKEND MOTORCYCLE RACING ACTION – FEBRUARY 9th

February 9, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – February 8. The second weekend of February sees the final day of MotoGP™ testing for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Following the team’s global launch […]