Suzuki completes the terms of withdrawal from MotoGP and WEC
Suzuki Motor Corporation and Dorna have come to an agreement to terminate Suzuki’s participation in MotoGP at the end of the 2022 season.
Suzuki will also end the factory’s participation in the World Endurance Championship (EWC) at the end of the 2022 season.
Suzuki’s Statement
We will continue racing in the MotoGP and EWC 2022 championships, maintaining our maximum effort to win the remaining races. We look forward to continuing to support our customers’ racing activities through our global distributor network.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the Suzuki fans who have supported us passionately and to everyone who has supported Suzuki’s motorsport activities over the years.
Toshihiro Suzuki – Representative Director and President
“Suzuki has decided to end the participation of MotoGP and EWC due to the need to reallocate resources to other initiatives for sustainability. Motorcycle racing has always been a challenging place for technological innovation, including sustainability and human resource development. This decision means that we will accept the challenge to build a new motorcycle business by redirecting the technological and human resource capabilities we have cultivated through motor racing activities. to explore alternative pathways for a sustainable society.
“I would like to extend my deepest thanks to all the fans, riders and all stakeholders involved and passionately supporting us during the development phase since our return. MotoGP race.
“I will continue to do my best to support Alex Rins, Joan Mir, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR and YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL competing for the rest of the season.
“Thank you for your support.“
