Catalan WorldSBK : GMT94 will support Oscar Gutierrez, Spanish Supersport Championship leader

17 September 2020

Barcelone - Spain

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This weekend the sixth round of the World Supersport Championship will take place on the Barcelona circuit.

Oscar Gutierrez, winner of four on six races in the Spanish Supersport Championship, will race as wild-card in Barcelona for the World Supersport Championship. Following a request from his team (Andotrans Team Torrento), the GMT94 team will support the 21-year-old Spanish rider. GMT94 will provide to Oscar an engine and special technical advices for the World Championship.

The performance of the motorbikes is very high. Riders are also very strong. To enhance the potential of a rider at the top of his national championship, it is necessary to provide him an equipment validated by the best riders in the championship.

 

Ferran Torrentò : « We decided to enter Oscar Gutierrez in wild card because of his potential. Thanks to GMT94 for its support in this fantastic project. »

Oscar Guttierez : « I’m happy to be able to ride in the World Supersport Championship at home. Thanks to Andotrans Team Torrentò, Yamaha Spain and the GMT94 for their collaboration which gives me this incredible opportunity. »

Rémi Guyot: « After supporting Oliver Bayliss at the Phillip Island round (Australia), the GMT94 reiterates its commitment to a young local rider who wants to compete at world level. Oscar is reigning Spanish champion, and confirms again this year, he has worked hard to get his wild card. »

Christophe Guyot : ” Oscar Gutierrez has caught the attention of many observers. He approached us via Ferran, the team manager of his private team. We are delighted to work with Team Andotrans.  As well as benefiting from the GMT94 engine and parts, Oscar will have at his disposal the settings chosen by Jules Cluzel and Corentin Perolari during the July tests carried out on the same circuit. The Team Andotrans Team Torrento with the collaboration of Alexandre, our data engineer, as well as Remi Guyot and our mechanics will accompany Oscar’s evolution throughout the weekend. »

 

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