2023 YOSHIMURA SERT Motul
RACE INFORMATION
【FIM Endurance World Championship】
Yoshimura SERT Motul
Team Profile
Race History
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FIM EWC
Rd.4
Bol d’Or 24H
/Qualifying
2nd
/Final
1st -
FIM EWC
Rd.3
Suzuka 8H
/Qualifying
5th
/Final
11th -
FIM EWC
Rd.2
SPA 24H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
4th -
FIM EWC
Rd.1
Le Mans 24H
/Qualifying
1st
/Final
7th -
FIM EWC
Rd.4
Bol d’Or 24H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
Retire -
FIM EWC
Rd.3
Suzuka 8H
/Qualifying
22nd
/Final
3rd -
FIM EWC
Rd.2
SPA 24H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
4th -
FIM EWC
Rd.1
Le Mans 24H
/Qualifying
2nd
/Final
1st -
FIM EWC
Rd.4
Most 6H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
3rd -
FIM EWC
Rd.3
Bol d’Or 24H
/Qualifying
1st
/Final
1st -
FIM EWC
Rd.2
Estoril 12H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
17th -
FIM EWC
Rd.1
Le Mans 24H
/Qualifying
2nd
/Final
1st -
All Japan Road Race
Rd.1
/Qualifying
(1):1st
(2):1st
/Final
(1):3rd
(2):2nd
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Team Director
Yohei Kato
Team Director
Yohei Kato
I am very delighted to say that Yoshimura SERT Motul will participate in the FIM Endurance World Championship in 2023.
The statement from Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) of ending its factory participation in MotoGP and EWC at the end of 2022. was of course very difficult to digest. However, we accepted the situation and set our mind in putting new plans for the EWC 2023 season.
Thanks to SMC’s understanding and decision for the new team’s support, we will continue to represent Suzuki at the highest level. We are fully committed to reclaim the EWC title in 2023. Taking this opportunity, we thank all of our sponsors including Motul and Denso, partner companies and fans for supporting us for many years. Voices not only from them but also from our team members themselves longing for the EWC participation made it possible.
In the 2022 season, we were leading the championship until the last race of the season, but unexpected problems prevented us from defending our title. We will continue to move forward with the excellent Yoshimura SERT Motul riders and team members. Our goal is to win all races in 2023, and particularly look forward to the challenge of winning the 24-Heures Motos at Le Mans for the third consecutive year. -
Team Manager
Damien Saulnier
Team Manager
Damien Saulnier
It is with great pleasure that, together with Yohei, we can confirm that the Yoshimura SERT Motul partnership is renewed for 2023. We will be running our Suzuki GSX-R1000R in red and blue livery to symbolise our association with both Yoshimura and Suzuki for the third year. We’ll also run with the traditional number 12 plate when we return to the track next April.
Despite the withdrawal of Suzuki from the official competition, we are still getting significant support from them as we continue to represent the brand in this important world championship. We will do our best to reward such confidence and return the Japanese manufacturer to the top step of the EWC podium in 2023.
We are also very grateful to our longstanding partners, as well as new ones, for standing by us and backing us for the new season. With their help, we can concentrate on the job in hand, power on and be ready to reconquer the title.
We look forward to welcoming our many fans and supporters to the opening round of EWC at Le Mans next April. -
Rider
Gregg Black
Rider
Gregg Black
I am very happy to continue with Yoshimura SERT Motul in 2023 season and I believe that we can battle for new historical victories as we all have good experiences!
Our primary goal is to regain the EWC title and we will be more determined after the 2022 title narrowly escaped us.
I am really looking forward to the new season coming up to see again my team at the first tests in order to offer you a season full of promises!
In addition, I am very happy to be able to represent the Suzuki brand around the world for all the many fans supporting us!Name Gregg Black Birthplace Hiesse, France Birthday 1988.08.26 Height 180cm Weight 74kg Hobby Cycling, running, Supermoto Flat track, Training, Padel Squash, Fishing & many sports SNS Race History
- 2nd Endurance World Championship: Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st Bol d’Or)
- 2nd Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st LeMans24H)
- 1st Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st LeMans24H / 1st Bol d’Or)
- 1st Endurance World Champion, SERT
- 3rd Endurance World Champion, SERT
- 6th Endurance World Champion, SERT
- 4th World Endurance Championship EWC / F.C.C. TSR Honda
- 3rd World Endurance Championship EWC / Team Suzuki Motors Events
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2nd Endurance World Cup: Junior Team LMS Suzuki
4th French SBK Evo Championship: Junior Team LMS Suzuki -
1st Endurance World Cup: Junior Team LMS Suzuki
French Superbike Stock Champion: Junior Team LMS Suzuki
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Rider
Sylvain Guintoli
Rider
Sylvain Guintoli
After lots of success in 2021 & 2022 series, I am so glad and really looking forward to continue the story with Team “Yoshimura SERT Motul”. It’s a great news for my carrier and I am glad we can keep the challenge together.
The goal in 2023 season is to enter each event with the target of winning and to regain our number1 plate on our hands.
Can’t wait to be in Le Mans with my team, teammates and our Suzuki GSX-R1000R. Let’s fight!Name Sylvain Guintoli Birthplace Montelimar, France Birthday 1982.06.24 Height 179cm Weight 68kg Hobby Motorcycles, cars, bicycles SNS Race History
- 2nd Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st LeMans24H)
- 1st Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st LeMans24H / 1st Bol d’Or)
- Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Test Rider
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Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Test Rider, 4 MotoGP races in Catalunya (13th), Brno (20th), Silverstone (12th) and Motegi (20th)
Endurance World Championship Suzuka 8H: Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing (5th) -
Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Test Rider, 3 MotoGP races in Catalunya (DNF), Brno (19th) and Motegi (21st)
Endurance World Championship Suzuka 8H: Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing (10th) -
13th British Superbike: Bennetts Suzuki
Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP Test Rider, 3 MotoGP races in Le Mans (15th), Mugello (17th) and Catalunya (17th)
Endurance World Championship Suzuka 8H: Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing (7th) - 11th FIM Superbike World Championship: Team Pata Yamaha
- 6th FIM Superbike World Championship: Team Pata Honda
- FIM Superbike World Champion: Aprilia Racing Team
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Rider
Etienne Masson
Rider
Etienne Masson
I’m so glad to come back to the Suzuki family and even more to join the Yoshimura SERT Motul.
I know a lot of people in the team not only French side but also from Japan, and I’m really excited to work again with them.
My teammates are the best riders in the Endurance World Championship and I feel 3 of us are the strongest riders in the championship.
I have lots of experiences on the GSX-R1000R but it is new for me with the Bridgestone tires, and I am so excited to the first ride and I will quickly prepare for the race in Le Mans.
Thanks to the Yoshimura SERT Motul to trust in me. I just can’t wait to start working with them and to open my new chapter of my career.Name Etienne Masson Birthplace Bourg-en-Bresse, France Birthday 1988.09.28 Height 179cm Weight 78kg Hobby Flat track, go-kart, fishing SNS Race History
- 2nd Endurance World Championship: Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st Bol d’Or)
- 8th Endurance World Champion: WEBIKE SRC Kawasaki France
- 9th Endurance World Champion: ERC Endurance Ducati
- 1st Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 3rd Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 6th Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 2nd Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 1st Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 1st Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 1st Endurance World Cup: Junior Team LMS Suzuki
| Machine | SUZUKI GSX-R1000R |
|---|---|
| Weight | Overn 175kg |
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line four-cylinder DOHC four-valve |
| Displacement | 999㎤ |
| Maximum output | Over 160kW (217PS) |
| Exhaust system | Yoshimura R-11Sq R Titanium Racing SPL |
| Tires | (front/rear) Bridgestone 17-inch racing tires |
