Current Riders
At the heart of endurance racing are the riders – experience, precision and trust, forged over hours on track and under constant pressure. Each of our riders brings a distinct racing story, international pedigree and the shared ambition to perform when it matters most. Together, they form a team defined by speed, resilience and the pursuit of excellence across every lap.
Former Riders
The riders who shaped the YART story. From the early years of endurance racing to multiple world championship-winning seasons, YART has worked with some of the most respected riders in international motorcycle racing. Each of them contributed experience, speed and character to the development of the team — both on and off the track.
Jason O’Halloran
United Kingdom · 2025
– FIM Endurance World Champion 2025 (with YART)
Niccolò Canepa
Italy · 2018/19 – 2024
– FIM Endurance World Champion 2023
– FIM Endurance Vice World Champion 2019/20
– FIM Endurance Vice World Champion 2024
Loris Baz
France · 2011, 2019/20
– FIM Endurance Vice World Champion 2019/20 (with YART)
Josh Hayes
USA · 2013, 2017
– Multiple EWC podium finishes with YART
Kohta Nozane
Japan · 2016, 2017, 2017/18
– Yamaha factory endurance program rider within YART lineup
Takuya Fujita
Japan · 2016, 2017/18
– Yamaha endurance program rider within YART lineup
Max Neukirchner
Germany · 2015, 2016, 2017/18
– Factory endurance rider in YART EWC seasons
Iván Silva
Spain · 2015 – 2017
– Regular EWC rider within YART endurance lineup
Sheridan Morais
South Africa · 2013 – 2017
– WorldSBK race winner
– Multiple endurance championship appearances with YART
Michael Laverty
United Kingdom · 2014
– MotoGP and BSB rider
– EWC participation with YART
Thomas Bridewell
United Kingdom · 2014
– British Superbike Championship front-runner
– EWC participation with YART
Josh Waters
Australia · 2013
– Australian Superbike Champion
– EWC rider with YART
Wayne Maxwell
Australia · 2014
– Australian Superbike Champion
– EWC rider with YART
Broc Parkes
Australia · 2013 – 2019/20
– FIM Endurance Vice World Champion 2019/20 (with YART)
Tommy Hill
United Kingdom · 2012
– British Superbike Champion
– EWC participation with YART
Katsuyuki Nakasuga
Japan · 2011 – 2013
– Multiple Suzuka 8 Hours winner
– Yamaha factory endurance rider within YART lineup
Noriyuki Haga
Japan · 2012
– WorldSBK legend
– EWC participation with YART
Steve Plater
United Kingdom · 2008
– Isle of Man TT winner
– EWC participation with YART
Damian Cudlin
Australia · 2007
– International endurance championship rider with YART
Steve Martin
Australia · 2007 – 2012
– FIM Endurance World Champion 2009 (with YART)
Gwen Giabbani
France · 2005 – 2013
– FIM Endurance World Champion 2009 (with YART)
– FIM Endurance Vice World Champion 2006
– FIM Endurance Vice World Champion 2008
Igor Jerman
Slovenia · 2004 – 2014
– FIM Endurance World Champion 2009 (with YART)
– FIM Endurance Vice World Champion 2006
– FIM Endurance Vice World Champion 2008
Dean Thomas
Australia · 2004
– Early endurance championship rider within YART lineup
Horst Saiger
Austria · 2001 – 2005
– Founding-era endurance rider
Thomas Hinterreiter
Austria · 2004 – 2005
– Early endurance championship rider
Erwin Wilding
Austria · 2002 – 2003
– Early endurance championship rider
Mirko Kalsek
Slovenia · 2002
– Early endurance championship rider
Karl Truchsess
Austria · 2003
– Early endurance championship rider
Marc Garcia
France · 2004
– Early endurance championship rider
Mike Edwards
United Kingdom · 2004
– Early endurance championship rider
Gary Mason
United Kingdom · 2004
– Early endurance championship rider
James Ellison
United Kingdom · 2004
– MotoGP and BSB rider
– EWC participation with YART
Ricky Olson
Australia · 2014
– EWC participation with YART
Mandy Kainz
Austria · 2001
– Founder of YART
– Former endurance rider in the team’s early racing years
