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EWC Independents’ day, tomorrow the world for Viltais Racing Igol

Viltaïs Racing Igol celebrated a sensational double triumph at Circuit Paul Ricard last Sunday by not only winning the 100th-anniversary Bol d’Or for its first FIM Endurance World Championship victory but also claiming the EWC’s Independents’ Trophy. For Formula EWC or Superstock participants, the Independents’ Trophy from EWC promoter Discovery Sports Events recognises the achievement and endeavour of teams competing in the EWC without manufacturer support. Ad Yamaha-powered Viltaïs Racing Igol took the title over Wójcik Racing Team by a slender margin of five and a half points with Team Bolliger Switzerland third.

Baz committed to BMW and Bonovo for WorldSBK 2023

Loris Baz has been confirmed at Bonovo action for 2023 as the Frenchman strengthens his WorldSBK relationship with the BMW factory.

EWC title-deciding 100th-anniversary Bol d’Or attracts 82,000 fans

The deciding round of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship, the 100th-anniversary Bol d’Or attracted 82,000 fans over a three-day period. Taking place at Circuit Paul Ricard in southern France, the event attendance figure was the best since 2015 and underlined the appeal of the Bol d’Or and the EWC.

MotoGP commits long-term plan to India, first race likely in 2023

An MoU, which promises seven races in as many years, was announced, but MotoGP organisers Dorna Sports and Indian promoters Faristreet Sports did not set a date for the first race, which is being branded as 'Grand Prix of Bharat'. If 2023 doesn't work out, both parties aim to conduct a testing event the same year before the inaugural round in 2024. Dorna will announce the 2023 calendar soon.

2022 Bol d’Or: Yamaha wins race as Honda claims title

Yamaha’s Viltaïs Racing Igol claimed its first FIM Endurance World Championship victory st the Bol d’Or on Sunday.

Yamaha celebrates EWC title double

Yamaha completed the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship season at Circuit Paul Ricard last weekend with double reason for celebration. Not only did the Japanese make capture the FIM Endurance World Championship for Manufacturers following its 1-2 finish in the Bol d’Or on Sunday, it also claimed the FIM Endurance World Cup for Manufacturers.

How ‘perfect work’ made the difference in EWC Superstock for Team 18 Sapeurs Pompiers CMS Motostore

Team 18 Sapeurs Pompiers CMS Motostore lifted the FIM Endurance World Cup by ‘working perfectly’ throughout the 2022 season. That’s the view of Austrian rider Philipp Steinmayr, who helped the French team achieve its latest success in the EWC alongside Frenchmen Baptiste Guittet and Hugo Clere.

Hook says “we never gave up” following EWC title triumph

F.C.C. TSR Honda France’s capture of the FIM Endurance World Championship came down to a refusal to accept defeat, according to Josh Hook, one of the team’s ace riders. The Japanese squad lost the chance to win the 100th-anniversary Bol d’Or at Circuit Paul Ricard yesterday after dropping down the order due to a handful of mechanical issues.

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EWC Independents’ day, tomorrow the world for Viltais Racing Igol

Baz committed to BMW and Bonovo for WorldSBK 2023

EWC title-deciding 100th-anniversary Bol d’Or attracts 82,000 fans

MotoGP commits long-term plan to India, first race likely in 2023

2022 Bol d’Or: Yamaha wins race as Honda claims title

Yamaha celebrates EWC title double

How ‘perfect work’ made the difference in EWC Superstock for Team 18 Sapeurs Pompiers CMS Motostore

Hook says “we never gave up” following EWC title triumph