Viltais gets Westmoreland from James through EWC fourth rider role

Honda Viltaïs Racing is counting on James Westmoreland as its fourth rider for a third FIM Endurance World Championship season. The Brit was recruited by Yannick Lucot’s team in 2021 after he impressed by claiming Superstock glory in the 24 Heures Motos two years previously. Ad According to the EWC event and title-winning team, Westmoreland’s “permanent availability, his reliability but also his performances have allowed the team to progress significantly over the last two seasons”.

FIM EWCYamaha makes it Official with renewed EWC title bidYESTERDAY AT 05:10 “He is a reliable rider and always available,” said Lucot. “He contributes to the team’s work. We know he will be ready if we need him for a race.

James has improved his performance from year to year and, like many British riders, he is fast under the rain. He’s also very good at setting up the bike and always provides important information. He is also a very calm rider and this quality contributes to the serenity that characterises our team.

Finally, and this is crucial for me, James has great collective values. As for my other riders, I have a lot of affection for him.” Westmoreland, 34, added: “Obviously I’m very happy to stay with Viltaïs for my third season, and I thank Yannick for putting his trust in me again. We are really motivated for the year ahead especially with the switch to Honda, which personally I have fond memories of in the British championship.

I really feel we can make a big step in 2023 together. “The whole team play a vital part and this is felt closely between us all, one person is never alone in endurance. Viltaïs really is my racing family and I’m so proud to be a part of this amazing team with everyone heading in the same direction with