American road racer Michael Gilbert is gearing up to compete in the 2025 FIM Endurance World Championship, starting with the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Gilbert will again partner with the Maco Racing Team—this time aboard a Yamaha YZF-R1 superbike in the premier EWC category.
“Competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a dream come true,” says Gilbert. “There’s no doubt this will be the toughest race I’ve faced so far. That said, I’m happy to be partnered with a long-standing team like Maco and to absorb as much as possible from its decades of experience in the paddock. I’m also looking forward to teaming up with Chris Bergman, whom I got to know very well at Spa [Spa-Francorchamps]. I like to think that all of the team’s experience will be motivating when it’s time to saddle up for a stint in the middle of the night!
It will be the team’s 20th consecutive appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
“It’s great for me to give an American rider the opportunity to experience the Endurance World Championship, especially the 24 Hours of Le Mans. When I think back to the days of Jason Pridmore and Doug Toland, I want to welcome Americans back to the paddock,” says Martin Kuzma, the owner of Maco Racing Team.CN
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