The Buildbase Suzuki team will welcome Japanese ace Naomichi Uramoto to the team this weekend ahead of the next round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Donington Park.
Uramoto, who currently competes in the Spanish Superbike Championship aboard a Suzuki GSX-R1000R, will pilot Danny Kent’s machine, as the former Moto3 world champion continues his recovery from injury.
Born in Tokyo, Uramoto is a former All Japan Road Race GP2 champion and last year finished a credible fourth place in the Spanish championship with two wins. The 27-year-old also made a wildcard appearance in the Superbike World Championship event at Catalunya earlier this season.
Despite having to learn a new team, circuit, and championship in one weekend, Uramoto is excited at the prospect and looking forward to building his experience.
Uramoto said: “I always find it exciting to race at a new circuit, or with a new team, or in a new championship, and this weekend will be extra-exciting as I have to do all three. I am really grateful to Steve that he and the team have given me this opportunity. Building experience is important, but racers are always hungry for results, and I am looking forward to trying to do just that.”
Team Manager Steve Hicken commented: “We’re looking forward to welcoming Naomichi into the team this weekend. He’ll have a lot to learn, with both the bike and the circuit, but we’re confident we can give him the tools to give a good account of himself, gain some experience in BSB, and get the best results he can as a newcomer to the series.”