BMW’s new WorldSBK test line-up of Bradley Smith and Sylvain Guintoli is the strongest of any manufacturer, and Christian Gonschor admits that limited test time will need to be used wisely.
Already boosted by the arrival of former world champion Toprak Razgatlioglu, BMW has announced the signing of ex-MotoGP riders Sylvain Guintoli and Bradley Smith for its new WorldSBK test team.
Former WorldSBK champion and Suzuki MotoGP test rider, Sylvain Guintoli, believes Francesco Bagnaia could be pushed to his limits this season which could force more mistakes like we saw in Argentina.
Marc Marquez is in “last chance saloon”, says BT Sport’s Neil Hodgson, but “you can see in his eyes that he wants to come back”, Sylvain Guintoli adds.
Aleix Espargaro’s gutsy and brilliant ride in qualifying for the British MotoGP was hailed as “stunning” and as proof of his title “threat” by Sylvain Guintoli.
Suzuki MotoGP test rider Sylvain Guintoli has confirmed discussions to return to WorldSBK are taking place, as are negotiations to remain in the Endurance World Championship.
Joan Mir used the Catalunya MotoGP test to predominantly work on the rear suspension and electronics of his GSX-RR, as Suzuki were limited to just minor new parts.
Suzuki MotoGP project leader Shinichi Sahara praises testing work of Sylvain Guintoli; 'He said: 'I cannot feel a difference'. I said 'you're right!' He is so accurate!'
Current MotoGP champion Joan Mir completes the first of two tests at the Losail International Circuit in eighth place for Suzuki with team-mate Alex Rins in tenth.
Alongside his testing commitments in MotoGP, Suzuki's Sylvain Guintoli will be competing full-time in the FIM World Endurance championship in 2021. The French rider talks about this, MotoGP wildcards, and the team's efforts to replace former Suzuki team principal Davide Brivio.
'We have a new engine spec for 2022. So I’ve been working on that already.' - Suzuki test rider and former World Superbike champion in 2014 begins work on the team's 2022 new spec engine at the first MotoGP test in Doha.
Fresh from helping Suzuki win the 2020 MotoGP riders' and teams' world championships through his development work as test rider for the GSX-RR, Sylvain Guintoli will be chasing a second FIM world title of his own this season.
Sylvain Guintoli was enthused by his first impressions at Motegi, where he is sampling a number of new parts that could find their way onto the 2019 GSX-RR.
Suzuki test rider Sylvain Guintoli will use his wildcard appearance at the Japanese Grand Prix to sample a part (or parts) for the 2019 GSX-RR MotoGP machine, according to Alex Rins.
After a productive pre-season testing in Europe, Michael van der Mark feels adapting his riding style will be vital for his new challenge with Pata Yamaha
In an honest and eye-opening interview, Mackenzie tells us what it's like to have a famous racing father, having a brother for a best friend and how racing in 2015 almost pushed him away from the sport for good.
"My realistic options are the NW200 and the Isle Of Man TT, maybe doing the Suzuka 8 hour and also riding in a three round Chinese championship." - Josh Brookes