SUZUKI NEWS

1. MARTIN SCORES SUZUKI PODIUM AT AMA MX OPENER

   The JGRMX/ Yoshimura/ Suzuki Factory Racing Team kicked off the 2019 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship at the Hangtown National in Rancho Cordova, California, USA, this weekend with an exciting second moto podium finish by two-time 250 National Championship runner-up, Alex Martin.

2. ALEX RINS SALVAGES TOP 10 FINISH IN DIFFICULT FRENCH GP

   A tumultuous weekend for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR in France saw Joan Mir struggle against conditions and crashes, while Alex Rins had to fight hard to try and defend his championship position.

3. COOPER & BUILDBASE SUZUKI RUNNER-UP AT NORTH WEST 200

   Buildbase Suzuki's Richard Cooper enjoyed a successful road racing debut this week, coming away from the International North West 200 in northern Ireland with a second-place finish on his Superstock GSX-R1000R, along with the title of fastest-ever newcomer at the event.

4. UNSETTLED SATURDAY FOR SUZUKI AT LE MANS

   The classic Le Mans circuit brought its typical unsettled conditions for Day 2, making for a difficult day of track sessions for the entire field. Team SUZUKI ECSTAR's riders were keen to build a good rhythm ahead of race day but found themselves down the order as Saturday drew to a close.

5. TRICKY AND TECHNICAL LE MANS TESTS RIDERS ON DAY 1

   Friday's action at the historical circuit of Le Mans saw a few struggles for Team SUZUKI ECSTAR, with Joan Mir and Alex Rins both sitting outside the Top 10 at the end of the day.