It was an emotional Grand Prix for the Yamaha VR46 Grasp Camp group. Stefano Manzi and Andrea Migno gave their all on the observe to shut the season on a excessive be aware.
Manzi had a powerful begin and maintained a great tempo all through the race. Feeling completely in sync with the bike, he shortly recovered a number of positions and set his finest lap time of 1’44.054 on the third lap out of 21. Sadly, he was penalized for exceeding observe limits and needed to full a double lengthy lap penalty. Regardless of exhibiting a tempo worthy of a factors end, he ended the race in twenty first place. The group is pleased with his effort and appears ahead to his success on the Yamaha R9 within the Supersport Subsequent Era World Championship subsequent 12 months!
Migno displayed constant tempo and rhythm all through the race. He managed to stick with a gaggle of different riders, executing some nice overtakes and having fun with each lap. It was a pleasure to see him again on observe with our Moto2 bike. He wrapped up this particular weekend in twenty sixth place, gaining worthwhile expertise and new expertise. Right here’s to hoping we see him battling once more within the sport he loves most!
Extra, from a information launch issued by Yamaha:
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and VR46 will half methods on the finish of the 2024 Moto2 World Championship, marking the shut of their collaboration that started in 2016 with the Grasp Camp undertaking. The 2 firms have all the time shared the purpose of supporting proficient younger riders, which they initially pursued by the bi-annual Yamaha VR46 Grasp Camp—a five-day coaching program in Tavullia. In 2017, they expanded their efforts with the VR46 Junior Crew undertaking, giving Grasp Camp recruits and Yamaha bLU cRU riders an opportunity to realize racing expertise throughout Europe.
The group, which initially competed within the Moto3 class throughout the CEV collection, moved as much as Moto2 in 2019. Every year, they labored diligently to lift their stage, in the end reaching the Moto2 World Championship in 2022.
The Yamaha VR46 Grasp Camp group entered the Moto2 World Championship with rookie riders Manuel Gonzalez from Spain and Keminth Kubo from Thailand. Each riders developed alongside the group, and Gonzalez continued on to the 2023 season, which additionally included Japanese rider Kotha Nozane. Gonzalez delivered a number of top-five finishes, together with a second-place consequence on the Qatar GP—the group’s finest efficiency up to now. In 2024, the group welcomed a brand new lineup, that includes Japanese rookie Ayumu Sasaki and Spain’s promising Jeremy Alcoba. All through the season, each riders confirmed distinctive dedication, professionalism, and willpower, with every reaching two P4 race end.
The group extends heartfelt due to all of the sponsors and companions who’ve supported them over time; with out them, none of this may have been doable. Yamaha and VR46 additionally want Sasaki and Alcoba a profitable racing profession forward. Particular thanks go to sport director Gelete Nieto and all group members, whose professionalism and onerous work made a distinction each on and off the observe.
Lastly, the group is deeply grateful to the followers and supporters who adopted with ardour and dedication. Each cheer was felt, fueling the group’s journey all through this unforgettable chapter.
Tetsu Ono: Common Supervisor – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.’s Motorsports Technique Division
“We’re immensely pleased with all the things the Yamaha VR46 Grasp Camp Crew has achieved throughout these eight years collectively. This partnership has been devoted to nurturing younger expertise, and collectively we have now celebrated progress, resilience, and memorable milestones on the observe. As we shut this chapter, Yamaha is grateful for the unbelievable journey shared with VR46 and needs everybody concerned an excellent future.”
Alessio Salucci – Director, VR46 Riders Academy
“Our collaboration with Yamaha by the Grasp Camp Crew has been nothing in need of exceptional. We take nice satisfaction within the journey we’ve shared, supporting younger riders as they develop and obtain their goals. As this chapter involves a detailed, we’re grateful for the dedication of everybody concerned, and we’ll all the time look again on this partnership with satisfaction and anticipation for what lies forward in motorsport.”
