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YART Yamaha Official EWC Team’s Broc Parkes believes a podium result is possible this weekend at the Suzuka 8 Hours in Japan, marking the final round of the current FIM Endurance World Championship.

The Australian explained consistency will be key, which the team has demonstrated so far this season, and that they’ll focus on the race rather than the prospect of being world champions.

“All three of us have shown good pace, and we have also been very consistent, which is so key in endurance racing,” said Parkes. “Our aim is to try and fight in the top five and push for the podium if at all possible.

“For us, it is a case of just going all out to get the best result possible in the race and trying to not worry about the championship. Of course, at the back of our minds will be the thought we could be champions, but honestly, our focus is just to go all out for this race and then we will see what happens with the championship.”

The YART team of Parkes, Marvin Fritz and Kohta Nozane sit third in the championship standings, as the 40th edition of the Suzuka 8 Hours commences this Friday, with the race itself taking place on Sunday.