Deciding to withdraw from Moto GP and EWC organizations, Suzuki will transfer its resources to the sustainability framework in order to keep up with the transformation of the industry.
The transformation dynamics in the industry push manufacturers to take important decisions in the restructuring process. Taking an important decision in this context to focus on electric competition, Suzuki announced that it will withdraw from Moto GP in order to create resources for new investments and grow its sustainable activities. For now, the term “temporary hiatus” is used for the departure of the factory team, which will take place as of the 2022 season. Suzuki will also end its activities in the World Endurance Championship (EWC) by the end of the 2022 season.
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President Toshihiro Suzuki, who made statements about the decision taken; “We have decided to end its activities in MotoGP and EWC, with a strategy to allocate resources to other sustainability initiatives. Motorcycle racing has always been a challenging place for technological innovation, including sustainability and human resource development. This decision will allow us to create a new motorcycle business area to explore different alternatives on the road to a sustainable society with the technological capabilities and human resources we have through motorcycle racing. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all our fans, drivers and stakeholders who have supported and supported us from the development stage since our return to MotoGP racing. We will continue to support Alex Rins, Joan Mir, Team SUZUKI ECSTAR and YOSHIMURA SERT MOTUL to compete in the championship until the end of the season.” he said.