As well as the Yamaha Factory Team, YART will also run the special anniversary livery at the Suzuka 8 Hours.
The Yamalube YART Yamaha EWC Official Team will race with a special red and white livery along with the factory Yamaha Racing Team for the 46th edition of the FIM Endurance World Championship "Coca-Cola" Suzuka 8 Hours.
"I’m honoured to be riding the red and white R1 to celebrate Yamaha's 70th anniversary," O'Halloran said.
"I remember the old R7, and it was a really cool design, so I’m looking forward to seeing our bike with the same livery on the starting line at the 8 Hours. We usually race in the traditional Yamaha blue, which is also very nice, but to have our bike in these special colours makes it extra exciting.
"I hope all the fans will enjoy the race and enjoy seeing this bike on track. To everyone coming to the race, we hope you’ll be cheering for all the Yamaha riders, and especially the number seven YART bike. I’m looking forward to seeing you there!"
Fritz said: "Every year we run a special livery for the 8 Hours, but this year’s is especially beautiful. I think everyone who sees it is going to get excited. I asked Mandy what colour the bike would be this year, and he told me to remember the classic R7, so I immediately knew.
"I used to watch Superbikes when I was a kid, and I remember Noriyuki Haga's R7 with the number 41. I’ve always thought that livery was special. For me, it’s really an honour to be able to ride our R1 with those same colours at Suzuka this year. To everyone watching, I want to say, remember that we’re red and white this year, not blue, and I hope you’ll cheer for us in the race!"
Hanika added: "I love this year’s special red and white colour scheme, and I think it’s gorgeous to look at. I can't wait to ride it on the track.
"At this year’s 8 Hours our YART bike will look a bit different than usual, but I hope the fans will like it. This bike reminds me of Noriyuki Haga, who used to race in the 8 Hours and in Superbikes on the Yamaha factory team. We’ll do our best to achieve a big result like he used to, so come to the race and support us!"
