There were rumours of new events, but in the end, the 2023 season will be limited to the known events. And not even all of them: Oschersleben and Protimao are not on the calendar. And it’s coming soon! The season opening race will take place on the Bugatti in two short weeks.
What does this 46th edition of the 24 Hours have in store for us? Who are the leading teams in the race for the event and the championship? It’s all here!
Key appointments 2023
Happy French -and European!- endurance biker, you’ll enjoy it!
A very « blue white and red » discipline and a perfectly international line-up
The entry list has just been published. 55 crews, which makes for a good field, with 18 EWC, 34 Superstock and 3 Experimental machines.
A memory blank? How to identify and understand this classification ? Nova Moto guides you, here is an article that will make you an expert !
– 77 permanent teams, that is to say, positioned for the 4 events,
– 21 nationalities are represented (teams or drivers)
– 8 manufacturers come to promote their colours!
– Only 1 tyre supplier in Superstock: Dunlop.
So, any predictions?
For several years, the power of the machines and the professionalisation of the teams have not only allowed an increase in overall performance, but have also made victory accessible to more teams. Of course, the big names are known, the SERT, after many ups and downs in 2022, is back with Damien Saulnier at the gear, with the ambition of a « never 2 without 3 » after his victories in the 24H Motos 2021 and 2022. Humble and realistic, he declares that with the current competition, the work will have to be studious from start to finish.
Pre-Mans testing has just finished, with the #7 YART setting the pace with a 1’34’759, while 6 official teams are in the same second:
#37 BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team,
#6 ERC Ducati,
#1 FCC TSR Honda France,
#12 Yoshimura SERT Motul,
#96 Moto Ain (a revenge is still to be taken on the last Bol d’Or 2022 in Castellet)
#9 Tecmas MRP BMW Racing Team first Superstock with P10 position.
The current World Superstock champion team, Team 18 Sapeurs-Pompiers CMS Motostore, is in 16th place and 4th Superstock. Don’t worry, we know the capacity of this team, after an endless time to obtain a result worthy of their efforts, they are not about to relax!
Here’s the program !
Here are the highlights so that you don’t miss anything from Thursday’s qualifying sessions. Also to be followed: the PMP Bridgestone, a championship featuring physically challenged riders, as well as the Pro Classic featuring the iconic machines of yesterday.
And for those who stay at home? Anything new to help you follow this edition?
Absolutely! The EWC 360 Fan Tour, created in the middle of a health crisis, has since become an institutional platform, allowing a total immersion as well as free, and this, from Friday noon.
Onboard tours – on a motorbike as well as in a safety car – pitstops as if you were there, something to enjoy … during the commercial breaks of the channels which, like L’Equipe, provide us with almost complete coverage. Thanks to them!
Last detail: you want to look after your outfit or simply treat yourself? Here is the new range of clothes and accessories from the official 24H Motos onlineshop.
For a look back at previous editions:
