OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
ANDREA LOCATELLI
PATA YAMAHA WITH BRIXX WORLDSBK
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I chose to ride in WorldSBK because this is a great opportunity after winning the WorldSSP Championship in 2020 . I start out on a new adventure because riding in WorldSBK is like a dream . When I changed paddock I wanted to try to restart my career . I think I want to improve . At home I relax a little by cycling and training . Because I am a little bit like a mechanic too . It can be stressful in racing , but it is also important to stay calm and improve step-by-step . It is important to start very well , but also to understand everything and work with the guys . For me this is the first year with a new bike and new guys so I need to gain some experience . I am sure when I am racing with the other riders it will be much easier to improve and understand this category . This category is very strong , with big riders . I am happy for this because I want to improve . At home in Bergamo I relax a little bit cycling and training . Even just for normal life I like to be fit . I also like to spend time in my garage because I am little bit of a mechanic . I prepare my own training bikes . I enjoy my time with my friends and we don ’ t just speak about motorbikes . It can be stressed in racing so to return and relax with friends . I disconnect a bit , a complete break from the bike . Maybe in the future my idea is to make some triathlon competitions . All sports are hobbies for me . In five years time ? I never see or understand my future but it is very important for me continue this adventure in this paddock . I want to enjoy it a lot .”
EXCITING CONTENT
Andrea Dosoli , Yamaha Motor Europe Road Racing Manager “ Yamaha is seriously investing in WorldSBK , offering a successful rider step up program , from entry-level to world Championship racing . In the last three years , we ’ ve proudly given the best WorldSSP talents the possibility to become a professional rider in WorldSBK . Andrea Locatelli dominated the 2020 WorldSSP season and gained a well-deserved seat in our Official Team for the upcoming season . Our rider step up program and the “ team support ” program have been really well received by the riders and teams , allowing Yamaha to become the main player in the world Championship paddock , being the most popular manufacturer , achieving almost 50 % of the permanent entries within the three classes . Locatelli is the perfect combination of raw talent and professionalism . He is very committed , focused with a clear target in his mind . He pushes a lot from within himself and is working hard to be ready to this new challenge . For sure , the still limited experience on the WorldSBK machine is the only real weakness that came to my mind . We both know how competitive the WorldSBK class is , especially this year with so many fast and experienced riders on the grid , therefore we need to be realistic and define achievable targets . Locatelli has to learn the class and the new competitors , step by step , improving consistently his feeling on the bike , targeting to be ready to fight for more competitive results with the more experienced guys during the second half of the season .”
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