Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing is pleased to announce the signing of Atsushi Watanabe, the 2002 and 2007 Japanese Superbike Champion, who will race the all-new GSX–R1000 for the Irish based team in the 2009 British Superbike Championship. Atsushi made his British Superbike debut this season under the guidance of the Rizla Suzuki team, giving him the chance to learn 12 new circuits, whilst also adapting to the European culture.