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Update on Jonathan Rea recovery timeline, and a theory for cause of crash
“The next steps are not exactly clear…”
Yamaha has “developments coming” to aid WorldSBK “acceleration and performance”
“We’ve got some developments coming, hopefully in time for the Portimao test next week…”
Yamaha World Superbike boss gives Jonathan Rea return update
“He’ll be back in Aragon, and I’ve been so impressed by his motivation to be back as soon as he possibly can.”
Yamaha regression not to blame for Jonathan Rea 2024 WSBK struggles, says Yamaha team boss
Pata Yamaha team boss Paul Denning believes that it’s not Yamaha’s performance that’s causing Jonathan Rea’s current WorldSBK struggles.
Magny-Cours WorldSBK: Yamaha: “We expected the regulation to be followed and it wasn’t”
Paul Denning has hit out at the WorldSBK stewards after their decision not to penalise Alvaro Bautista at Magny-Cours.
Magny-Cours WorldSBK: Yamaha: “We achieved our first target” by signing Jonathan Rea
Yamaha have confirmed Jonathan Rea was their first choice to replace Toprak Razgatlioglu for the 2024 WorldSBK season.
Misano WorldSBK: Yamaha say Toprak Razgatlioglu decision had no impact on Andrea Locatelli staying, rejected offer elsewhere
Yamaha have confirmed that Andrea Locatelli rejected an offer from ‘a very strong competitor’ to stay with the Japanese manufacturer in WorldSBK.
Misano WorldSBK: Paul Denning claims Yamaha was just as important as Toprak Razgatlioglu during 2021 title success
Paul Denning says Yamaha’s 2021 WorldSBK title win was in part because of the unique talent that is Toprak Razgatlioglu, but that the level of performance from the R1 was just as important a factor.
WorldSBK: Toprak Razgatlioglu ‘much more comfortable’ in the wet after Jerez test
While wet conditions may have affected the second consecutive WorldSBK test at Jerez, Toprak Razgatlioglu was able to make significant progress in an area that has previously been a struggle.
Paul Denning: Level in WorldSBK ‘far higher’ than 2021, Toprak Razgatlioglu 'outstanding all year’
Winner of 14 WorldSBK races in 2022 which was one more than his title-winning season, Toprak Razgatlioglu was ‘outstanding all year’ according to his Pata Yamaha Team Principal, Paul Denning.
Paul Denning wants Toprak Razgatlioglu WorldSBK stay; decision out of his hands
Team Principal at Pata Yamaha, Paul Denning has confirmed he wants WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu to stay in 2023, but that Yamaha will ultimately make the decision regarding a possible switch to MotoGP.
WorldSBK: Denning: 'Durability’ of R1 needs to improve, will have the same bike
WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu and team-mate Andrea Locatelli will have an identical Yamaha R1 package to that of 2021 next season according to Team Principal of Pata Yamaha, Paul Denning.
WorldSBK: Denning: ‘Yamaha really trusted Toprak’, was key to title success
Pata Yamaha Team Principal, Paul Denning, believes putting full trust in Toprak Razgatlioglu was key to winning the 2021 WorldSBK title, despite the direction sometimes being ‘not normal’.
WorldSBK: Denning: Locatelli ‘is an unbelievable talent’ after finishing fourth
Pata Yamaha Team Principal, Paul Denning, has called 2021 WorldSBK rookie Andrea Locatelli ‘an unbelievable talent’ after the Italian finished fourth in the championship.
Denning: Razgatlioglu’s first WorldSBK title ‘incredible, very impressive’
Pata Yamaha Team Principal, Paul Denning, has called Toprak Razgatlioglu’s maiden WorldSBK title an ‘incredible achievement’ after the Turkish rider became the first rider to better Jonathan Rea since 2015.
WorldSBK: Denning: Toprak is the most talented rider I’ve personally worked with
Pata Yamaha Team Principal, Paul Denning, calls Toprak Razgatlioglu ‘the most talented rider’ he’s ever been around, as a first WorldSBK title beckons for the Turkish rider.
Jerez WorldSBK: Denning: Toprak was simply incredible, a true racing animal
Pata Yamaha Team Manager, Paul Denning, calls Toprak Razgatlioglu ‘a true racing animal’ following his stunning Jerez World Superbike double. Turkish rider takes significant championship lead to Portimao.
FIRST LOOK: Yamaha showcase new R1 livery ahead of WorldSBK test
Pata Yamaha riders Toprak Razgatlioglu and rookie team-mate Andrea Locatelli showcase 2021 livery with new Brixx sponsorship.
Q&A: Paul Denning (Team Suzuki).
Team Suzuki were the revelation of the recent Sepang MotoGP test, with Loris Capirossi inside the top three on all three days - and fastest of all on day one - while team-mate Chris Vermeulen kept both GSV-Rs within the top six.