First pics: Eugene Laverty and the Yamaha R1
Two-time World Supersport runner-up Eugene Laverty rides the Yamaha R1 WSB machine for the first time
Visordown News
EUGENE LAVERTY turned in his first laps getting to grips with the Sterilgarda Yamaha R1 around Magny-Cours.
For 2011 Laverty, who finished second overall to Kenan Sofuoglu this year in World Supersport, will be making his rookie debut in superbike racing alongside Marco Melandri.
In a Twitter post Eugene likened his experience with his new team and crew to the first day at Secondary school with everyone wearing their new uniforms.