Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Edition 12 Is Given the Green Light

Six up-and-coming Yamaha talents (all normally competing in the Yamaha Motor Europe’s 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Championship) have travelled to Cattolica to take part in the 12th edition of the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp training programme, held this week from 20-25 May 2023. VR46 and Yamaha assessed the circumstances and conditions of each training spot after the recent floods in the region and deem it safe for the young riders and the staff to start the training week, without putting local authorities under additional pressure.

The 12th edition of the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp, held from 20-25 May 2023 in the Emilia Romagna region, will continue to take place.

The tragic news about the flooding that hit the Emilia Romagna and Marche area in the last few days has caused great concern to all, due to the severe damage and local disruptions. However, the main base camp of the Master Camp, Tavullia, was not affected by the floods. VR46 and Yamaha carefully assessed the circumstances and conditions of each training location (Misano, Pomposa, Pesaro, and Cattolica) and decided that the 12th edition of the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp can take place as usual, without incurring the risk of putting our young riders and staff in danger or putting local authorities under additional pressure given the circumstances.

The news was a great relief to the six new Yamaha talents who arrived in Cattolica, Italy, yesterday, ready to take the next step in their racing careers. The selected Yamaha Motor Europe’s 2023 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Championship riders for the upcoming Master Camp are Eduardo Burr (aged 16) from Brazil, Dawid Nowak (aged 14) from Poland, Marc Vich (aged 16) from Spain, Krittapat Keankum (aged 18, also known as Idea) and Thurakij Buapa (aged 19, also known as Earth) from Thailand, and Shoma Yamane (aged 15) from Japan. They all passed a physical check this morning, officially allowing them to take part in this illustrious training programme.

With the help of racing and fitness experts, VR46 Academy riders, Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Master Camp rider Manuel Gonzalez, and 2021 MotoGP eSport Champion Lorenzo Daretti, they will complete a full-on schedule including MiniGP, road racing, MotoGP eSport, and flat track riding as well as soft cross at the VR46 Motor Ranch, all made possible by Oakley, Alpinestars, and VR46.

Those eager to know more and curious about the goings on at the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp can easily stay up to date. News, images, and videos from the event will be posted regularly on its dedicated media channels throughout the 12th edition:

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP website: https://yamahamotogp.com

Facebook: @YamahaVR46MasterCamp

Instagram: @theMasterCamp

Youtube: @YamahaMotoGP

Start this new adventure by watching the Day 0 video HERE.

While thankful that the programme can go ahead as planned, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.’s, Yamaha Motor Racing Srl’s, VR46’s, and the Master Camp staff’s thoughts are with all those affected by the flooding.