Chris Leesch, who rode for Chromeburner-RAC41-Honda in the 2023 FIM Endurance World Cup, will do all he can to be among the Superstock stars contesting the 45th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race next July.

For the first time, Japan’s iconic EWC round will form part of the FIM Endurance World Cup schedule with the event due to take place from 18-21 July.

Luxembourg rider Leesche said: “It’s been a bucket-list race for me for a very long time. I’ve tried many ways to race at Suzuka so if it could be as a Superstock round happening that would be great because it’s a dream for every rider to race on that track in front of that crowd. Also, it’s amazing for the Superstock category to get this kind of platform.”