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Hanika leaves it late to top first EWC qualifying at Spa

Karel Hanika left it late to put YART – Yamaha Official Team EWC on top at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps following an action-packed First Qualifying for the 24H SPA EWC Motos. The Bridgestone-equipped Czech had trailed Florian Marino (Webike SRC Kawasaki France) in the Red Ridersession but snatched first place among the third of four groups on his last lap by a margin of 0.492s around the 6.985-kilometre track, which is hosting the FIM Endurance World Championship for the first time since 2001 this weekend.

Who’s on the move in EWC?

Several changes have been made to the FIM Endurance World Championship rider line-up following April’s 24 Heures Motos. Here’s a summary of the some of the moves for 24H SPA EWC Motos, round two of the season.

YART puts down its marker in Spa EWC practice

YART – Yamaha Official Team EWC’s Niccolò Canepa completed Free Practice for the 24H SPA EWC Motos at the top of the timing order following the first track action of the FIM Endurance World Championship counter. Italian rider Canepa posted a 2m20.306s around the 6.985-kilometre Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, ranked as one of the most challenging on the international calendar, on his Yamaha YZF-R1.

Introducing the EWC’s Dunlop Superstock Trophy

New for 2022, the Dunlop Superstock Trophy is a joint initiative from EWC promoter Discovery Sports Events, Dunlop and the promoters of the individual EWC races. It follows on from the appointment of Dunlop as the single tyre supplier to the Superstock (SST) category.

EWC star Fores: Spa matches expectations

Xavi Forès said it only took him a handful of laps to realise just what a formidable challenge Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps really is. Spanish rider Forès had never sampled the 6.985-kilometre track prior to testing in readiness for the 24H SPA EWC Motos earlier this month.

F.C.C. TSR Honda France fastest of all in final 24H SPA EWC Motos testing

The F.C.C. TSR Honda France squad will head into Thursday’s Free Practice and First Qualifying on a high after it went fastest of all in testing for the 24H SPA EWC Motos.

24H SPA EWC Motos is go with spectacular parade to Malmedy

The 24H SPA EWC Motos is underway with a spectacular riding parade from Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps to Malmedy marking the beginning of five days of two-wheel action as the FIM Endurance World Championship returns to the legendary venue for the first time since 2001. Leading riders from the EWC took part in the parade before meeting fans and signing autographs in the centre of Malmedy.

Spa always special, says EWC ace Reiterberger

The fastest rider in pre-event testing can’t wait for the 24H SPA EWC Motos because the special attachment he has to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Markus Reiterberger, who set the pace during two days of testing on the 6.985-kilometre track earlier this month, is one of the favourites for victory for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team.

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Hanika leaves it late to top first EWC qualifying at Spa

Who’s on the move in EWC?

YART puts down its marker in Spa EWC practice

Introducing the EWC’s Dunlop Superstock Trophy

EWC star Fores: Spa matches expectations

F.C.C. TSR Honda France fastest of all in final 24H SPA EWC Motos testing

24H SPA EWC Motos is go with spectacular parade to Malmedy

Spa always special, says EWC ace Reiterberger