YAMAHA R3

The Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup is a race series that runs along selected European World Superbike events with riders from across Europe aged between 14 and 20. It’s been designed as an ideal first step on the European stage for young riders with World Championship aspirations. The overall winner is rewarded with a Yamaha-supported ride in the ultra-competitive FIM Supersport 300 World Championship, while five riders will also earn an invitation to the exclusive VR46 Mastercamp to receive training from the academy initiated by none other than nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi.

To be eligible for the bLU cRU programme in the UK, riders must be aged between 14 and 18 years as of September 2023. Additionally, riders should run their R3 at the championship in the official Yamaha blue colour scheme and follow official Yamaha bLU cRU Challenge branding guideline design for the Yamaha logo positions.