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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Head To Catalunya Contest

June 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team are travelling to Barcelona for round seven of the MotoGP World Championship. It is a very important round for the Factory Yamaha team as the event boasts the same […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Ferris and Barcia Score A Pair of Top 10s at Thunder Valley

June 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Dean Ferris and Justin Barcia overcame the elements of high altitude and varying conditions to finish inside the top 10 at Round 3 of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross at […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Cooper Claims Third-Straight Podium in Colorado

June 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper grabbed his third-consecutive second-place finish of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Season at the mile-high stop in Lakewood, Colorado, on Saturday, June 1. The opening moto at Thunder […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Take On First Tuscan Free Practice Sessions

June 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi completed the first Gran Premio d‘Italia Oakley free practice sessions today. Viñales took a little time in the sunny morning but jumped up to 5th position […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Make Their Way to Mugello

May 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Gerno di Lesmo (Italy) based Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team is getting ready for the next challenge of the 2019 MotoGP championship – and it’s a special one! The entire crew, including Valentino Rossi […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Cooper and Ferrandis On The Podium at Fox Raceway

May 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team’s Justin Cooper claimed another moto win on his way to second overall at the return of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Series to Fox Raceway in Pala, California. His […]

Tonus Ends Two-Year Podium Drought in Portugal

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Arnaud Tonus ended a two-year podium draught as he celebrated the sixth round of the MXGP World Championship in Agueda, Portugal, from the third step of the podium, while teammate […]

Rossi Retains Fifth in French GP Race

May 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi came close to joining the fight for second place on the podium today at the Le Mans – Bugatti Grand Prix racing circuit. He was still clocking 1‘32s laps […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP to Commence French GP Fight from 5th and 11th

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi delivered a masterstroke today during qualifying at the Le Mans – Bugatti Grand Prix race circuit. He gambled on slicks in a damp Q1 session and went on to […]

Strong Start To Motocross Championship for Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Riders

May 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team riders secured the second, third and fourth overall positions at the opening round of the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship season at the Hangtown Motocross Classic, with Justin Cooper […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team Look to Keep Supercross Success Rolling into the Outdoor Season

May 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With a combined total of four wins and 21 podiums in Supercross’ 250SX Championships, the Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team look to keep that momentum rolling into the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship’s season […]

Vinales Sets Benchmark Time on First Day of French GP Weekend

May 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had a full-on first day at the Grand Prix de France, preparing for Sunday’s race. Maverick Viñales likes the Le Mans circuit, and it showed today as his pace […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Primed for French GP

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP teammates Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales head to France for the fifth round of the MotoGP championship, held at the Le Mans Bugatti Grand Prix Circuit.After the Jerez Test the team […]

Febvre Returns from Injury in Portugal

May 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre suffered a broken ankle at the opening round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Argentina and subsequently missed four rounds of the championship. The team are pleased to […]

Paulin Strengthens His Place Inside MXGP Top-3 as Seewer Moves into Sixth

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In contrast to the dark and damp weather conditions, Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP’s Gautier Paulin ran a piping hot pace around the rough and rutty circuit of Mantova at the fifth round of the […]

Yamaha Breathes Pure Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP DNA Into the YZF-R125

May 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Unleash a new level The all-new Yamaha YZF-R125 arrived on the scene in January 2019 as the most advanced 125cc Supersport created by Yamaha. This YZF-R125 is instilled with R-World and racing DNA, building on […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Focus on Set-Up Details during One-Day Jerez Test

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Less than 24 hours after the Spanish GP, Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGPs Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in their leathers at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto for the official Jerez MotoGP […]

Vinales Shows Impressive Race-end Speed for Third Place at the Spanish GP

May 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi held firm in today‘s hot Gran Premio de España. A good start by Viñales and great pace in the final stages were key to him taking […]

Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Factory Racing Team Gets a Win And Another Podium in Virginia

May 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Factory Racing Team got off to a great start at round three of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship with Cameron Beaubier firing the first shot and taking a dominant victory in […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Start Search For Perfect Spanish Set-Up

May 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team commenced the fourth round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship today at a sunny Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto. It was a busy day for Maverick Viñales, who […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team up with two-time eSport MotoGP World Champion Lorenzo Daretti

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP are proud to be the first team to announce their official Factory Rider for MotoGP eSport with the signing of double eSport World Champion Lorenzo Daretti. Besides being at the front […]

Monster Energy AMA/ FIM World Supercross Championship at MetLife Stadium

April 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – April 27. The fourth and final weekend of April sees JGRMX/ Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing back on track at the 16th and penultimate round of the Monster Energy AMA/ FIM […]

Solid Weekend for Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Factory Racing Team in COTA

April 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Both Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Factory Racing’s Cameron Beaubier and Garrett Gerloff had a good showing with podium appearances at round two of the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship at the Circuit of the Americas. Saturday’s race […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Take 1st and 2nd Row in Texas Qualifying

April 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team continued work on an unusual second day at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA). Thunderstorms caused the cancellation of FP3, giving Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales just the FP4 […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Show Competitive Speed on Friday at COTA

April 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi made the most of the sunny riding conditions and signed off the first day of the Grand Prix of The Americas in first and third place […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Travel to Texas for Round 3

April 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team have made their way to Austin, Texas in the United States of America for the final fly-away race before the European leg. After the highs and lows at the […]

Beaubier Fires First Shot with Race One Win at MotoAmerica Superbike Opener

April 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha Factory Racing’s Cameron Beaubier kicked off his title defense in the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship with a win and a third-place finish at the season opener at Road Atlanta. His teammate […]

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP Celebrates Best Grand Prix in Trentino

April 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Wilvo Yamaha MXGP celebrated its best Grand Prix yet at the fourth round of the FIM MXGP World Championship in Trentino, Italy, after Gautier Paulin secured a place on the third-step of the […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team Exit Nashville Early with Unfortunate Double DNF

April 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was another tough night for the Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team this Saturday at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee with both Justin Barcia and Josh Grant going down in the main and […]

Cooper and Oldenburg Bounce Back to Score Valuable Points in Nashville

April 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper and Mitchell Oldenburg recovered from early adversity at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville Tennessee, to score valuable points in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East title chase. […]

Beaubier and Gerloff Ready to Take on 2019 MotoAmerica Challenge

April 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy/Yamalube/Yamaha Factory Racing riders Cameron Beaubier and Garrett Gerloff are fully primed and eager to get down to business as the opening round of the 2019 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship finally draws near. The two […]

Blended Emotions At Dutch Grand Prix

April 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer’s performance in the final race at the third round of the FIM Motocross World Championship on the rough and rugged circuit of Valkenswaard is telltale sign that his […]

Rossi Rallies To Second In Gripping Argentina GP

April 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi saved the best for last at the Gran Premio Motul de la República Argentina weekend. He used his experience to cunningly make his move – a perfectly executed block […]

Viñales and Rossi to start Argentina rumble from first and second row

March 31, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi continued the positive progress they made yesterday afternoon in all of today‘s MotoGP sessions at the Termas de Río Hondo circuit. The team-mates showed they are […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Motogp Find Form On Friday In Argentina

March 30, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had a testing start to this weekend’s Gran Premio Motul de la República Argentina but changed it all around in the afternoon. Wheelspin prevented riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP plan for action in Argentina

March 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are ready to fight again at the upcoming second Grand Prix of the 2019 MotoGP season, held in Argentina this weekend. Rossi was just 0.6s off […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Push to 5th and 7th Place in Doha

March 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi pushed to the limit in the 22-lap race at the Losail International Circuit today, making up nine places to finish in fifth position. Maverick Viñales wasn’t able to challenge […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP to Start Qatar GP from Pole

March 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales will start the first race of the season in the best way possible: from pole position. Despite the windy and relatively cold conditions at the Losail International Circuit, Valentino […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Commence 2019 Campaign in Qatar

March 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team is traveling to Qatar for the first MotoGP Grand Prix of 2019, held this weekend under the floodlights of the Losail International Circuit. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales […]

Bitter Sweet Start to 2019 MXGP Season

March 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A dramatic MXGP season opener saw Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre return to his winning ways with an incredible Qualifying Race victory followed by an impressive top-three finish in Race 1. Unfortunately the […]

Rookie Plessinger Scores Career-Best Supercross Finish at Atlanta

March 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

As the Monster Energy AMA Supercross series hit the halfway mark Saturday night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, rookie Aaron Plessinger crossed the line in fifth for a career-best finish in the 450SX […]

Ferrandis Scores Runner-Up Spot in Atlanta 250SX East-West Showdown

March 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy AMA Supercross 250SX East-West Showdown, which took place on Saturday night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, was not only a battle for points, but bragging rights in the sport’s 250 […]

Successful End to Preseason Testing for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP

February 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Today the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the third and final day of the last 2019 MotoGP preseason test. Despite less than desirable riding conditions, Maverick Viñales let his consistency shine again and set […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Push On with Testing in Losail

February 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in action at the Losail International Circuit today, as they continued to look for the ideal balance of their bikes‘ settings. They ended the […]

Cooper Finishes Fourth at Triple Crown Debut in Detroit

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

In just his first attempt at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Triple Crown format, Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Justin Cooper finished fourth overall in the 250SX East class, Saturday night at Ford Field in […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Lead the Way on Qatar Test Day 1

February 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi got back in the saddle today at the Losail International Circuit to commence the final three-day preseason test before the start of the 2019 season on 10 March. The riders […]

Monster Energy Kemea Yamaha MX2 Retains Podium Threats Watson and Geerts

February 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Presenting a strong strategy to develop a new generation of motocross stars Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. is proud to confirm an official team in each supporting category of the FIM MXGP World Championship; MX2, EMX250, […]

Top-10 Finish For Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team In Minneapolis

February 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Justin Barcia and Aaron Plessinger overcame some challenges at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to score another top-10 finish in the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship tonight […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Successful Sepang Test

February 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP wrapped up the first official IRTA test of the 2019 season today at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had a lot of work to do. […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Top Timesheets on Day 2 in Sepang

February 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi enjoyed a positive second day of testing at the Sepang International Circuit. Despite the soaring hot track conditions, the team-mates put in numerous laps and took […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Start Their 2019 Test Campaign

February 6, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team had been looking forward to this day for months. They got to show off their 2019 team colours in action on the first of three testing days at the […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Turn Their ‘Beast Mode On’ In Indonesia

February 4, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team unveiled its 2019 colour scheme and structure today at the Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia, causing great excitement. The launch event’s theme “Beast Mode On” echoes the new title […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team Make Progress in San Diego

February 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Aaron Plessinger continues to make progress in his rookie season with another top-10 finish at round five of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship at PETCO Park. His veteran […]

Two Top 10s For Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team At Anaheim 2

January 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team overcame difficult conditions to finish in the top 10 at the first round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Triple Crown. Rookie Aaron Plessinger continued to make progress […]

Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing Team’s Ferrandis And Nichols Keep the Podiums Coming in Anaheim 2

January 20, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The competition was fierce and the track technical this weekend, making for a demanding first Monster Energy Supercross Triple Crown of the 2019 season. Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Dylan Ferrandis and Colt Nichols once […]

Colt Nichols Stays On Top With Second-Straight Podium

January 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Glendale, AZ – January 12, 2019 – Following his stellar win at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener, Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing’s Colt Nichols rode a smart race to hold onto his championship […]

Justin Barcia Scores Valuable Championship Points In Glendale

January 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Glendale, AZ – January 13, 2019 – Titles are won by collecting points, even on those tough days. In spite of a challenging track at State Farm Stadium, Justin Barcia and his Monster Energy Yamaha […]

Seven-time National MX Champ Jeff Ward to race American Flat Track TTs in 2019

January 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

NEWPORT BEACH, CA (Jan. 8, 2019) – Jeff Ward, a seven-time AMA Motocross champion, AMA Supermoto champion, IndyCar and NASCAR racer, Motorcycle Hall of Famer and one of the most versatile and successful competitors in […]

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team’s Barcia And Plessinger Ready For Supercross Opener At Anaheim I

January 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy/Yamaha Factory Racing Team looks to start the New Year on a high note this Saturday, January 5, at the 2019 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season opener at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, in […]

Silver Medal Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Debut for Seewer in Japan

October 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s debutant Jeremy Seewer got the next chapter in his MXGP career off to a positive start in Sugo, Japan, with a silver medal performance at the final round of the […]

Monster Energy and Yamaha Motor Europe Strengthen Motocross Racing Partnership Through to 2021

September 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Building on an already successful relationship, Yamaha Motor Europe is excited to announce a comprehensive new agreement has been reached with Monster Energy that will see the hugely popular energy drink increase their commitment to […]

Febvre Out For Imola & MXoN

September 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Due to the injuries sustained at the MXGP of Turkey earlier this month, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre has decided to withdraw from the twentieth and final round of the MXGP World Championship […]

Yamaha Riders Primed for Penultimate Round in Assen

September 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Entering the penultimate round, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Jeremy Van Horebeek and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s duo of Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson are set for a strong end to the twenty round MXGP […]

Febvre Out for Assen

September 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP’s Romain Febvre, who crashed out of the Turkish Grand Prix 10 days ago, will not participate in the MXGP of The Netherlands that will take place at the Dutch TT […]

Yamaha Riders Set for Swiss Grand Prix

August 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a one-weekend break, Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson are ready to tackle the second stint of three back-to-back […]

Four Yamaha’s Inside the Top-10 at Belgian Grand Prix

August 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha had a strong presence inside the premier class at the fifteenth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship in Lommel, Belgium, with all four riders finishing inside the top-ten in the overall classification. Monster […]

Monster Energy Company and Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team Announce New Title Sponsorship Agreement

July 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Company and Yamaha strengthen their global alliance by signing a multi-year agreement, elevating Monster Energy to the Title Sponsor position within the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Team. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is […]

Yamaha Riders Set for a Sunny Spanish Grand Prix

March 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing Team‘s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP‘s Jeremy Seewer and Shaun Simpson, are ready to tackle new horizons with the third round of the 2018 […]

Jonas Folger Will Not Race in 2018

January 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

One week before the start of the first Official MotoGP test this year, Jonas Folger has decided not to race in the 2018 MotoGP season with the Monster Yamaha Tech3 team, as he doesn’t feel […]

Febvre & France Make History at Matterley Basin

October 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre delivered a silver medal performance in the Open Class on-board the all-new 2018 YZ450FM at the Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations, which crowned a historic weekend for […]

YZ125 bLU cRU Cup is Ready to Release 34 Teenage Stars into the World of International Racing at MXoN

September 27, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The 15 national motocross championships that participate in Yamaha’s YZ125 bLU cRU Cup program have come to a close. After an exhilarating season of national level racing, 34 of Europe’s fastest YZ125 racing teenagers have […]

Yamaha in Full Strength for the Grand Finale

September 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The MXGP of Pays de Montbéliard represents the nineteenth and final round of the FIM Motocross World Championship for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre and Jeremy Van Horebeek, and Wilvo Yamaha Official MXGP’s […]

Febvre Celebrates First Race Win of 2017 on The Podium

August 21, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Romain Febvre was a beam of light out on a track that is shadowed by a stunning rocky mountain – Uddevalla – as he celebrated his first race win of […]