Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale to Take Place alongside the FIM Endurance World Championship at Legendary Bol d’Or
The third version of the Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale will happen alongside the ultimate spherical of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) at Paul Ricard Circuit in September. The occasion, referred to as the Bol d’Or, is a spotlight on the endurance racing calendar and can present an exciting backdrop for the SuperFinale racers.
The Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale’s inaugural occasion was held in 2022, and the primary two editions have been run alongside rounds of the FIM Superbike World Championship, with a whole bunch of riders hoping to safe a grid slot on the prestigious occasion. The highest opponents from the nationwide Cups and Challenges in Europe are invited to take part and make up a ultimate grid of round 30 riders.
The third version will happen on the Bol d’Or on the weekend of 12-Fifteenth September on the iconic Circuit Paul Ricard. The Bol d’Or is one in all solely two 24-hour races on the 2024 FIM EWC calendar, making it probably the most fashionable and thrilling occasions of the season. Final 12 months, 83,000 followers packed the stands to witness the 86th version.
Yamaha Racing wished to supply the individuals within the Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale the chance to expertise the ambiance and publicity of this big occasion, which attracts massive numbers of worldwide media. It affords an unforgettable atmosphere because the world’s prime endurance racers battle it out all through the day and evening.
The R7 SuperFinale riders can be provided full help on the occasion, the place they are going to be situated within the devoted R7 SuperFinale Village located contained in the EWC paddock. After the obligatory briefings, the riders will be part of bLU cRU Rider Coach Lorenzo Alfonsi for a guided tour of the Le Castellet circuit. Alfonsi will present recommendation to assist them with line alternative and proper gear choice.
The opponents can even be launched to the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Group’s riders Niccolò Canepa, Karel Hanika and Marvin Fritz, the reigning FIM Endurance World Champions. They are going to be available to speak to the R7 hopefuls and provide insights into the secrets and techniques of a quick lap round Circuit Paul Ricard.
The opponents can have their first likelihood to stand up to hurry on their Yamaha R7 bikes throughout a Free Follow session, earlier than battling it out in Qualifying which can set the grid for the 2 SuperFinale races. The general winner will obtain a brand-new R7, the newest in Yamaha’s R-series vary of bikes, that mixes the right mix of agile dealing with and sports activities efficiency with on a regular basis enjoyable. The second and third-placed riders can even win vouchers for GYTR efficiency components that may be redeemed from their native Yamaha GYTR PRO store.
Video highlights can be out there on the Yamaha Racing YouTube channel. Updates can be printed on the Yamaha Racing social media channels and web site.
Paolo Pavesio: Advertising and marketing & Motorsport Director, Yamaha Motor Europe
“We’re delighted to announce that the R7 European SuperFinale will type part of the FIM EWC ultimate spherical of the 2024 season and run alongside the historic Bol d’Or. It’ll create an unimaginable ambiance for the SuperFinale individuals. Earlier than they take to the observe, they’ll get the chance to satisfy the riders of the Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC group, the reigning Endurance World Champions, providing them a superb alternative to study from the perfect and get recommendation on tackling the enduring Circuit Paul Ricard and its notorious Mistral Straight. Plus, over 80,000 individuals attended the race in 2023, so the opponents can even get to expertise the ambiance and pleasure of racing in entrance of packed stands filled with passionate followers to create what is going to absolutely be some very particular reminiscences.”
Jean-Baptiste Ley: Head of Motorsport at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports activities
“It’s improbable that at an occasion the place Yamaha Racing achieved such a momentous title in 2023 will host the Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale 12 months later. In our tenth season as EWC promoter, we’re very excited to welcome the Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale household to the Bol d’Or, an occasion as well-known as it’s prestigious. The truth that Yamaha Racing has chosen the Bol d’Or because the venue of this extremely vital competitors speaks volumes in regards to the energy and attraction of the EWC to producers. We look ahead to offering a becoming platform for the Yamaha R7 European SuperFinale and hope for memorable and profitable weekend for all opponents.”
The Bol d’Or is organised at Circuit Paul Ricard in France by the Affiliation of France Moto-Cyclecariste, Moto Revue and AMCF Sport. Promoted by Larivière Organisation, it’s run underneath the auspices of Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, Moto Fédératíon Française, and the leagues of Motorcyclists Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Ile de France.
