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YART finish 4th at Suzuka: Praise for BMW, focus on the EWC finale
Finishing fourth, YART narrowly missed out on the podium at the Suzuka 8 Hours. The defending champions head to the World Championship finale at Le Castellet with a 19-point lead.
BMW’s technical director is convinced: in dry conditions, they could have beaten Honda
Following the historic podium finish at Suzuka, BMW is already setting its sights on the EWC season finale. Technical Director Chris Gonschor believes there is still a chance of winning the title, despite trailing by 19 points.
Strong performance at Suzuka: Jonas Folger came close to the top 10 with Suzuki
Jonas Folger finished eleventh in the Suzuka 8 Hours. Had it not been for the numerous safety car periods, the KTM MotoGP test rider would have finished in the top 10 with his Suzuki team.
ERC Endurance: Why Marcel Schrötter was merely a spectator at Suzuka
Marcel Schrötter missed the Suzuka 8 Hours following a crash in night-time practice. Despite the retirement and a tyre handicap, ERC Endurance secured vital World Championship points at the third EWC round.
BMW bosses celebrate Suzuka triumph: “Our riders have achieved something historic!”
For the first time, a European manufacturer has made it onto the podium at the Suzuka 8 Hours. BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch and Head of Motorsport Sven Blusch describe it as a milestone.
Exclusive YART insights: How Max Neukirchner experienced the Suzuka 8 Hours
This is how Marvin Fritz, Karel Hanika and Leandro Mercado secured 4th place at Suzuka: YART crew chief Max Neukirchner gives EWC fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look on SPEEDWEEK.com.
Yamaha beaten by Honda once again: Miller and Locatelli gave it their all
The Yamaha works team once again narrowly missed out on victory at the Suzuka 8 Hours. Jack Miller and Andrea Locatelli nevertheless regard second place as the best possible result.
Historic Suzuka podium: BMW, according to Reiterberger, “now fully in the World Championship fight!”
BMW makes history at the Suzuka 8 Hours. For the first time, a European manufacturer has secured a podium finish at this endurance classic. Anything is possible at the EWC finale in September.
After the Suzuka victory: Jonathan Rea can’t resist a dig at Yamaha
Honda HRC came out on top once again at the Suzuka 8 Hours. Jonathan Rea speaks of a special triumph, whilst Takumi Takahashi is already celebrating his eighth victory.




