Suzuki Triumphs at the 47th 24 Hours of Le Mans Motorcycles

Suzuki SERT Team Clinches Victory Under the Le Mans Sun

Under the bright skies of Le Mans, the #12 Suzuki motorcycle, operated by the SERT team, achieved a remarkable victory on Sunday. French racer Gregg Black, alongside teammates Étienne Masson and Dan Linfoot, led the bike across the finish line at 3 p.m., marking the team's third win at this event. This victory also signifies the fifteenth time Suzuki has conquered the 24 hours of Le Mans.

Key Moments Leading to Victory

The race, held on the Bugatti circuit, saw the #12 Suzuki finishing two laps ahead of the #37 BMW and six laps in front of the #1 Yamaha, which had been a strong favorite. The turning point came early Sunday morning when the leading Yamaha crashed and underwent lengthy repairs, allowing Suzuki to seize the lead and maintain it until the end.

Emotional Reactions from the Winning Team

Post-race, Étienne Masson expressed his exhilaration and gratitude, highlighting the intense effort during the night. Dan Linfoot shared his emotional journey, thankful for the opportunity to be part of the team. Meanwhile, Karel Hanika of the YART team, who crashed the leading Yamaha, apologized for his mistake that significantly altered the race dynamics.

Race Overview and Final Standings

The 47th edition of the 24 Heures Motos was filled with unpredictability and numerous lead changes. Despite an early setback where the Suzuki N.12 fell and had to recover, it capitalized on the YART Yamaha N.1's mishap to ultimately secure a commanding lead and win the race, with BMW N.37 finishing second and YART Yamaha N.1 rounding out the podium.