In to the start regarding the 2000 World Grand Prix Motorcycle course rushing GP250cc program finals in Australia, two items shot in front of the pack and gradually widened the lead. Two riders from same team would fight it away totally towards complete line. Rider Shinya Nakano held the lead from the beginning but discovered motorist Olivier Jacque near behind him. Because they rounded days gone by component, Jacque entered the slipstream and the two bikes headed the complete neck and throat. Jacque crossed the conclusion line at 0.014 seconds, barely half a bike size, before Nakano to be WGP champ. Within period complete both riders from Tech 3 group rated 1st and 2nd correspondingly. These duration, the Tech 3 team would enter the 500cc class. The Tech 3 cyclists the 2001 WGP would yet again be Jacque and Nakano. The apparatus utilized are an evolution associated with the Yamaha YZR500, which won the Manufacturers' Championship in the previous 12 months. Using a trusted 2-stroke water-cooled V4 engine, handling finished up being upgraded and a lightweight, high-durability aluminum framework finished up working. Cornering ability were improved by adding high-traction tires and aerodynamic front part cowling. Nakano remained in contention the most effective with constant race, using 3rd place within Germany GP and standing fifth generally points at mid-season. As a consequence of a major accident experienced during pre-season, Jacque had a rough time playing the groove, but recovered on 9th competition which he finished 6th. Once more, the Tech 3 team proved ready for on-the-edge battle action featuring its two YZR500's.
