the team
the team
Andrea Peterhansel - Sport Manager
Sharing my experience and passion for rally-raid with the whole team is a pure joy!
Marc Bourgeois - Team Manager
We continue to enrich the Ténéré legend by bringing it to life for those who dream of the pure rally-raid spirit.
Chloé Minaux - Team Assistant
The administrative procedures involved in a rally-raid can be complex, and I'm here to save the whole team time.
Emanuele Vignali - R&D Engineer
We've taken on the incredible challenge of developing a bike that's both high-performance for top riders and comfortable for amateurs.
Hugo Valentin - Mechanic
Top riders set the highest standards, and they rely on us every day to ensure that their bikes are perfectly maintained.
Hugo Haben - Logistics Manager
My mission is to anticipate everything as much as possible to ensure that everything is in the right place at the right time.
Fabien Vinel - Suspension Mechanic
The quality and the correct adjustment of the suspension are essential for rider safety.
Thomas Combes - Stock Controller
I have to make sure that all replacement parts are available in case of breakdown or breakage. Quality control is my obsession.
Lucas Gaubert - Customer Mechanic
The customers are always very enthusiastic and they like to talk through their day's riding, which is really rewarding.
Our team is at your service on your Ténéré 700 adventure. By fully integrating you within our official Yamaha Rally-Raid team, we are delighted to share our racing passion, helping you to reach your Ténéré 700 goals.
MANAGERS
Andrea Peterhansel and Marc Bourgeois bring their experience and passion as professional riders and managers to accompany you on this adventure.
RIDERS
Pol Tarrés and Alessandro Botturi are elite competitors at heart. They are there to win but will also be there to help you enjoy your experience to the max. The adventure always continues after the race!
COORDINATOR
Our coordinator takes care of the administrative procedures and registration process before races. During the rallies, she is on hand to accompany you and help make the organization of the Team more fluid.
MECHANICS
Our chief mechanic and his team are responsible for the preparation of each bike before the rally. They also make sure that the bikes are perfectly set-up before each stage.
STOCK CONTROLLER
Our stock controller makes sure that the parts needed to maintain and repair your motorcycle are never out of stock, because even thousands of miles from our workshop, our equipment must still deliver top performance.
LOGISTICS
From transportation to bivouac set-up, our logistics manager is in charge of the smooth running of operations with the priority of safety and comfort for everyone. His experience in organizing the Team for rallies provides peace of mind for everyone.
