2026 YOSHIMURA SERT Motul
RACE INFORMATION
【FIM Endurance World Championship】
Yoshimura SERT Motul
Team Profile
Yoshimura SERT Motul will continue its challenge in 2026 as a Franco-Japanese team competing in the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC).
Last season, the team delivered consistent performances across all four rounds and remained in the title fight until the very end.
In the 2026 season, the team will once again take on the legendary endurance races — the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans, the 8 Hours of Spa, the Suzuka 8 Hours, and the Bol d’Or 24-hour race — aiming for the top step together with its strong rider line-up aboard the Yoshimura-tuned Suzuki GSX-R1000R.
Race History
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FIM EWC
Rd.4
Bol d’Or 24H
/Qualifying
1st
/Final
1st -
FIM EWC
Rd.3
Suzuka 8H
/Qualifying
7th
/Final
3rd -
FIM EWC
Rd.2
SPA 8H
/Qualifying
1st
/Final
4th -
FIM EWC
Rd.1
Le Mans 24H
/Qualifying
2nd
/Final
6th -
FIM EWC
Rd.4
Bol d’Or 24H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
1st -
FIM EWC
Rd.3
Suzuka 8H
/Qualifying
5th
/Final
3rd -
FIM EWC
Rd.2
SPA 8H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
2nd -
FIM EWC
Rd.1
Le Mans 24H
/Qualifying
2nd
/Final
1st -
FIM EWC
Rd.4
Bol d’Or 24H
/Qualifying
2nd
/Final
1st -
FIM EWC
Rd.3
Suzuka 8H
/Qualifying
5th
/Final
11th -
FIM EWC
Rd.2
SPA 24H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
4th -
FIM EWC
Rd.1
Le Mans 24H
/Qualifying
1st
/Final
7th -
FIM EWC
Rd.4
Bol d’Or 24H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
Retire -
FIM EWC
Rd.3
Suzuka 8H
/Qualifying
22nd
/Final
3rd -
FIM EWC
Rd.2
SPA 24H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
4th -
FIM EWC
Rd.1
Le Mans 24H
/Qualifying
2nd
/Final
1st -
FIM EWC
Rd.4
Most 6H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
3rd -
FIM EWC
Rd.3
Bol d’Or 24H
/Qualifying
1st
/Final
1st -
FIM EWC
Rd.2
Estoril 12H
/Qualifying
3rd
/Final
17th -
FIM EWC
Rd.1
Le Mans 24H
/Qualifying
2nd
/Final
1st -
All Japan Road Race
Rd.1
/Qualifying
(1):1st
(2):1st
/Final
(1):3rd
(2):2nd
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Team Director
Yohei Kato
Team Director
Yohei Kato
The one-point gap in 2025 reminded us that there is still something missing.
In 2026, we will dedicate everything we have to closing that “one point.”
There will be no changes to the rider line-up, because we truly believe they are the best in the world.
And then there is the Suzuka 8 Hours.
We have set ourselves a very high target: to achieve a debut victory with the new GSX-R1000R.
With the Yoshimura spirit, the experience of SERT, and the support of our fans, we believe it can be done.
Let’s fight together in 2026. -
Team Manager
Damien Saulnier
Team Manager
Damien Saulnier
After an intense 2025 season, crowned with the FIM EWC vice-world championship title and victory in the last Bol d'Or, the team is approaching this new season with determination and ambition. This success is a source of pride, but above all it strengthens our determination to aim for the top step of the podium.
For several months now, everyone has been fully committed to the preparation process: getting ready for the first track sessions in March, carrying out in-depth technical work, and strengthening coordination within the team. This is an important step before the start of the season in April at Le Mans for the 24 Hours of Le Mans motorcycle race.
In 2026, our goal is clear: to regain the world title. We are eager to take on this challenge together, united and determined, and to rediscover the thrill of competition by writing a new chapter in our history. -
Rider
Gregg Black
Rider
Gregg Black
I’m looking forward to getting back on the bike and being with the team. We all know each other so well now, it’s like being part of a big family.
We were strong performance-wise last year and intend to continue in that direction. The new suspension worked really well during Suzuka and then the Bol d’Or. It made a big difference and helped to get some good results out of the front forks. Having the ZF engineers with us permanently was a bonus as it helped with feedback and we were able to work together faster.
I’m always highly motivated to win the maximum number of races possible and get on the podium at each race. We won the Championship in 2024, and lost it by the smallest of margins in 2025. I feel really fit, and it’s time to get the #1 plate back on the team’s Suzuki.Name Gregg Black Birthplace Hiesse, France Birthday 1988.08.23 Height 180cm Weight 74kg Hobby Cycling, running, Supermoto Flat track, Training, Padel Squash, Fishing & many sports SNS Race History
- 2nd Endurance World Championship, Yoshimura SERT Motul (3rd Suzuka8H / 1st Bol d'Or)
- 1st Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st LeMans24H / 1st Bol d’Or)
- 2nd Endurance World Championship: Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st Bol d’Or)
- 2nd Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st LeMans24H)
- 1st Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st LeMans24H / 1st Bol d’Or)
- 1st Endurance World Champion, SERT
- 3rd Endurance World Champion, SERT
- 6th Endurance World Champion, SERT
- 4th World Endurance Championship EWC / F.C.C. TSR Honda
- 3rd World Endurance Championship EWC / Team Suzuki Motors Events
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2nd Endurance World Cup: Junior Team LMS Suzuki
4th French SBK Evo Championship: Junior Team LMS Suzuki -
1st Endurance World Cup: Junior Team LMS Suzuki
French Superbike Stock Champion: Junior Team LMS Suzuki
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Rider
Etienne Masson
Rider
Etienne Masson
Obviously, I hope 2026 will be better than 2025. I was frustrated after Bol d’Or because we lost the championship by just one point.
I’m super excited to start this new season with the same line-up and the same bike. We all witnessed the high performance of the Suzuki at Bol d’Or, and the team can make more adjustments to make our bike even better, especially with the new ZF suspension collaboration.
“I’m confident and excited to start the job at Valencia in March.Name Etienne Masson Birthplace Bourg-en-Bresse, France Birthday 1988.09.25 Height 179cm Weight 78kg Hobby Flat track, go-kart, fishing SNS Race History
- 2nd Endurance World Championship, Yoshimura SERT Motul (3rd Suzuka8H / 1st Bol d'Or)
- 1st Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st LeMans24H / 1st Bol d’Or)
- 2nd Endurance World Championship: Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st Bol d’Or)
- 8th Endurance World Champion: WEBIKE SRC Kawasaki France
- 9th Endurance World Champion: ERC Endurance Ducati
- 1st Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 3rd Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 6th Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 2nd Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 1st Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 1st Endurance World Champion: Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT)
- 1st Endurance World Cup: Junior Team LMS Suzuki
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Rider
Dan Linfoot
Rider
Dan Linfoot
Here we go again with the #12 plate. Our clear aim and targets are to get the #1 back. Our goal is clear, we’ve done it before, and need to do it again. We understand what to work on, and where we can improve.
I want this month to hurry up, get back on the bike and be with the team again. We have testing at Valencia next month and then it is pretty much non-stop until after Suzuka.
I’m looking forward to getting back into the rhythm of testing/racing/back home, then off again. It keeps me on my toes …. I just love having the excitement of the racing to look forward to.Name Dan Linfoot Birthplace Tadcaster, UK Birthday 1988.07.05 Height 178cm Weight 72kg Hobby Cycling, Running & Motorcycles SNS Race History
- 2nd Endurance World Championship, Yoshimura SERT Motul (3rd Suzuka8H / 1st Bol d'Or)
- 1st Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (1st LeMans24H / 1st Bol d’Or)
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British Superbike Championship – 2nd National Superstock class
EWC (Suzuka 8H – 4th): AutoRace Ube Racing Team [Suzuki] -
British Superbike Championship
EWC (Spa 24H – 5th / Bol d’Or 24H – 2nd): Wojcik Racing Team EWC 77 -
British Superbike Championship
EWC (Most 6H – 5th): Wojcik Racing Team - British Superbike Championship
- British Superbike Championship
- British Superbike Championship
- British Superbike Championship
- British Superbike Championship
- British Superbike Championship
- British Superbike Championship
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Rider
Cocoro Atsumi
Rider
Cocoro Atsumi
Our goal this season is, of course, to win the championship as a team. Last year, we struggled a lot in the rain and other difficult conditions, but we saw some positive results during our winter testing in the rain.
We'd like to further refine that and be able to race well in bad weather, since that's something that happens often in endurance racing.
I also want to win the Suzuka 8 Hours.
We've placed third for two years in a row, so I think this year is the time to aim even higher.
Of course, our rivals will be strong this year, but I'll prepare well and work hard with the team. I'll do my best to fulfil my role as reserve and development rider again this year.Name Cocoro Atsumi Birthplace Cocoro Atsumi Birthday 1995.10.24 Height 172cm Weight 64kg Hobby Cycling, Strength training, & Trip SNS Race History
- 2nd Endurance World Championship, Yoshimura SERT Motul (3rd Suzuka8H / 1st Bol d'Or)
- 1st Endurance World Champion, Yoshimura SERT Motul (3rd Suzuka8h)
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EWC (Suzuka 8H – 8th): S-PULSE DREAM RACING・ITEC [Suzuki]
All Japan Roadrace Championship JSB1000 : S-PULSE DREAM RACING・ITEC / Yoshimura Suzuki Ridewin -
EWC (Suzuka 8H – 4th): S-PULSE DREAM RACING・ITEC [Suzuki]
9th Endurance World Cup (Spa 24H – SST 3rd): OG Motorsport World Endurance Team -
Endurance World Championship: OG Motorsport BY Sarazin (Bol d’Or 7th – SST 4th)
9th ST1000 All Japan Roadrace Championship: TONE RT SYNCEDGE4413 BMW - 14th ST1000 All Japan Roadrace Championship: TONE RT SYNCEDGE4413 BMW
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EWC (Suzuka 8H13th – SST 1st): TONE RT SYNCEDGE4413 BMW
EWC (8H of Sepang 15th – SST3rd): TONE RT SYNCEDGE4413 BMW
All Japan Roadrace Championship JSB1000: TONE RT SYNCEDGE4413 -
EWC (Suzuka 8H): TONE RT SYNCEDGE4413
All Japan Roadrace Championship JSB1000: TONE RT SYNCEDGE4413 - All Japan Roadrace Championship JSB1000: UQ & teluru Kohara RT
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EWC (Suzuka 8H): TTS & teluru Kohara RT
J-GP2 All Japan Roadrace Championship - J-GP2 All Japan Roadrace Championship
| Machine | SUZUKI GSX-R1000R |
|---|---|
| Weight | Overn 175kg |
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line four-cylinder DOHC four-valve |
| Displacement | 999㎤ |
| Maximum output | Over 160kW (217PS) |
| Exhaust system | Yoshimura R-11Sq R Titanium Racing SPL |
| Tires | (front/rear) Bridgestone 17-inch racing tires |
