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YART-Yamaha Ends 16-Year Drought with Victory at Rain-Soaked 24 Heures Motos

The Austrian team overcame early setbacks and treacherous conditions to secure their fifth Le Mans win, defeating Kawasaki in a dramatic final hour.

Photo d’illustration de Johann Zarco (5) de France et LCR Honda pendant le Grand Prix des Amériques 2025 au Circuit des Amériques.
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Overview

  • YART-Yamaha's Karel Hanika, Marvin Fritz, and Jason O’Halloran claimed victory at the 48th 24 Heures motos, marking Yamaha's first win at Le Mans since 2009.
  • The race was defined by persistent rain, resulting in over 150 crashes, including incidents involving nearly all leading teams.
  • Kawasaki Webike Trickstar, which led for much of the race, lost their advantage after Roman Ramos crashed in the final hour, finishing second by 1 minute and 37 seconds.
  • BMW ERC Endurance secured third place, while defending champions Suzuki Yoshimura SERT struggled with six crashes, ultimately placing sixth.
  • Of the 53 teams that started the race, only 40 completed the grueling 24-hour event, highlighting the endurance and reliability challenges posed by the conditions.