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Suzuka EWC podium unexpected, admits Yoshimura SERT star Black

Gregg Black reckons Yoshimura SERT Motul’s capture of third place in the 43rd Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race last weekend was “unexpected” following a fraught build-up to round three of the FIM Endurance World Championship. Black only travelled to Japan to perform team captaincy duties after his place alongside Sylvain Guintoli and Xavier Siméon was taken by Suzuki’s homegrown star Kazuki Watanabe. But with Guintoli forced out through injury and Siméon unable to compete after he tested positive for COVID-19, Black was called up to race with Watanabe as a two-rider-only line-up.

Speedway Grand Prix 2022: Jack Holder fastest in qualifying for Cardiff SGP, Britain's Dan Bewley second

Dan Holder was the quickest man on track in qualifying for the FIM Speedway Grand Prix in Cardiff. The Australian’s time of a 12.809 proved difficult to beat but Britain’s Dan Bewley made sure he was breathing down his neck in second with a 12.810. Ad Coming in third was Pawel Przedpelski but the Polish rider missed his chance at picking a gate when he arrived too late for the selection, meaning he had to settle with being last pick.

Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to appear as a special guest at the FIM Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain in Cardiff.

Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to appear as a special guest at the FIM Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain in Cardiff. The reigning world snooker champion will be at the Principality Stadium in the Welsh capital with discovery+ to watch round six of what has been a thrilling season of Speedway GP action so far.

Family of Gino Rea issues update on rider’s condition following EWC Suzuka 8 Hours crash

The family of Gino Rea, the F.C.C. TSR Honda France rider injured in a crash during Free Practice 2 for round three of the FIM Endurance World Championship at Suzuka last Saturday, has issued an update on the EWC podium finisher’s condition. Highlighting the #KeepFightingGino message, the statement confirmed that the 32-year-old was in a stable condition in hospital in Japan.

More technical checks required before EWC Suzuka 8 Hours results go final

The results of the 43rd Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race remain provisional while technical checks are carried out. At the completion of the third round of the FIM Endurance World Championship on Sunday, the bikes of the top 10 classified finishers were subjected to the usual rigorous checking process.

Fritz sorry for late podium loss in EWC Suzuka 8 Hours

Marvin Fritz apologised to YART – Yamaha Official Team EWC after his rare mistake cost the Yamalube-backed squad a seemingly certain podium finish in the 43rd Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race, round three of the 2022 FIM Endurance World Championship. Along with team-mates Niccolò Canepa and Karel Hanika, Fritz had fought back into podium contention after an issue at the start of Sunday’s race left the #7 Yamaha YZF-R1 down in P25 on the opening lap.

Family issues update on Gino Rea

Gino Rea’s family has issued a statement on the Honda rider’s condition following a free practice accident at the 2022 Suzuka Eight-Hours.

FIM EWC update: post by Gino Rea’s immediate family

Following his accident in Free Practice 2 for the 43rd Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race, Round 3 of the FIM Endurance World Championship, on Saturday 6 August, Gino Rea’s immediate family has issued this statement. “We arrived in Japan on 8 August at 8pm with many thanks to the EWC, FIM, Suzuka Circuit, British Consulate and TSR for all the help in arranging emergency visas for us. Ad “At 2.30pm we had the opportunity to see Gino so we now have confirmation from the doctor about his condition.

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Suzuka EWC podium unexpected, admits Yoshimura SERT star Black

Speedway Grand Prix 2022: Jack Holder fastest in qualifying for Cardiff SGP, Britain's Dan Bewley second

Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to appear as a special guest at the FIM Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain in Cardiff.

Family of Gino Rea issues update on rider’s condition following EWC Suzuka 8 Hours crash

More technical checks required before EWC Suzuka 8 Hours results go final

Fritz sorry for late podium loss in EWC Suzuka 8 Hours

Family issues update on Gino Rea

FIM EWC update: post by Gino Rea’s immediate family