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Suzuka 8 Hours podium ‘indescribable’ for one Yamaha rider
Yamaha World Superbike rider Andrea Locatelli expressed that his podium finish at the recent Suzuka 8 Hours is one of the best memories of his life. He raced for Yamaha’s factory team alongside Katsuyuki Nakasuga and Jack Miller for the brand’s works effort at Suzuka 8 Hours. Despite missing out on victory to the factory Honda entry, Locatelli remains encouraged by the podium finish and sees it as a valuable experience for his return to the World Superbike campaign. He emphasized how racing in Japan, especially at the Suzuka 8 Hours, holds a special place for him due to the breathtaking track and the incredible support from Japanese fans. Locatelli aims to use this experience to further his career in World Superbike, believing that learning and applying lessons from every race is crucial for success.
