Yamaha: the racing season inaugurated on the Misano track [PHOTO]

The racing season linked to has been inaugurated Yamaha al Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. A day enriched by various protagonists, teams, partners and enthusiasts of the Japanese brand.

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On the occasion of the first stage of Super Sport Pro Tour, Yamaha's tradition and commitment to the sporting scene stands out.
Among the names and innovations highlighted, Niccolò Canepa unveiled the new livery of the Keope Motor Team, on which the main title GYTR appears, an acronym for Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing. The Canepa and Krummenacher riders are expected as protagonists in the 2022 CIV SBK.
Among those mentioned also Kotha NOZANE bearer of the colors with Garrett Gerloff of the GRT Yamaha World Sbk Team, which from this year together with the livery changes its name to be GYTR Yamaha World Sbk Team, as reported.
Moving on to the WSBK – SS660 panorama, Lorenzo Baldassarri, of the Evan Bros Yamaha team, wants to return to the spotlight after the season in Moto 2, however for the WSBK PATA team he took the stage with the 2021 Rookie of the Year Andrea Locatelli, last fourth year, which contributed to the team's triumph in the dedicated ranking.

The bLU cRU project is projected towards the future by considering passion and technique, with a program dedicated to young people who aspire to enter the national and international sport scene and which, during the year, is enriched by an interesting exclusive: the European R3 Super Final in the SBK World Championship. Another novelty this year is the birth of R7 cup for enthusiasts, of which Max De Simone EMG events is promoter. A Cup aimed at Gentlemen Riders in four stages, selected within the 2022 Italian Speed ​​Championship Coppa Italia and FMI, with an exceptional round in the Italian stage of the 2022 Superbike World Championship on the Misano track. The first three riders qualified together with the title will be able to compete in the European SuperFinal, which will be staged during a WSBK weekend.
To amplify its sporting commitment, since 2019 the House of the Three Diapason has undertaken a collaboration with IMF becoming supplier of the 250 cc engines in the Premoto3 class, as mentioned. The feedback led to the renewal of the agreement for another two years which includes the exclusive supply of engines in the Premoto3 and Moto3 with the 450 cc. A project linked to the IMF aimed at these categories, within which young people grow and compete in a balanced championship, as indicated.

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