Pierre Chapuis’ Yamaha-powered squad gave opportunities for Claudio Corti, Corentin Perolari, Bradley Smith and Isaac Viñales to impress last season and the French privateer Formula EWC squad expects to be in the fight again in 2023.

Chapuis confirmed he is also searching for additional backers, adding: “I try to find another one or two partners to balance the budgets for the season.”

The 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans hosts the round one of the four-event 2023 EWC season from 13-16 April.