This is the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R1 that will be raced by the PATA
Yamaha Official WorldSBK team. Together with coveted riders Alex Lowes and
Michael van der Mark, the duo is set to take the 2018 season by storm.
The new 2018 machines come with updated electronics and
electronic suspensions.
With a brand new machine and positive feedback by both riders
during the winter testing sessions, the dynamic duo is set of bringing the fight
towards Kawasaki and Ducati in 2018. According to the Yamaha Road Racing project
manager Andrea Dosoli, “The 2017 season was an incredible one for Yamaha and the
results we achieved across all classes mean that we enter into 2018 full of
confidence.”
“One of the key factors in motorsport is continuity and it is
something we value highly. We are delighted to have retained both Alex Lowes and
Michael van der Mark in the PATA Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team after such a
promising year for the team in 2017,” added Dosoli.
Any corrections or more information on these motorcycles will be kindly appreciated.
