Tech 3 MotoGP teammates Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro will ride in July’s Suzuka 8 Hours endurance race aboard a factory-entered Yamaha. The duo will be joined by Japanese superbike champion and occasional MotoGP wildcard Katsuyuki Nakasuga aboard what will be Yamaha’s first full works entry in the race since 2002. It will be the first time riding at the Japanese circuit for both Smith and Espargaro, who say they are looking forward to the challenge. “I want to give Yamaha a massive thank you for considering me to be part of their Suzuka 8 Hour team, which is a legendary event,” said Smith. "I’m looking forward to trying a new form of motorcycle racing and even more so...
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