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Yamaha has named the third rider of its factory Suzuka 8 Hours team alongside Jack Miller and Katsuyuki Nakasuga.
Andrea Locatelli, WorldSBK rider, has been named as the third rider on Yamaha’s factory Suzuka 8 Hours team, marking his debut in the event in 2025.
Locatelli, who recently extended his contract with Yamaha for the 2026 and 2027 World Superbike seasons, will join Jack Miller and Katsuyuki Nakasuga on the Yamaha Racing Team for the endurance race.
The team’s participation in the Suzuka 8 Hours event represents Yamaha’s first full factory effort since 2019.
The trio of riders, each bringing unique strengths, aims to secure a victory to commemorate Yamaha’s 70th anniversary.
Yamaha’s General Manager, Tetsu Ono, expressed excitement for the team lineup and the potential to achieve success in the prestigious event.
