Valentino Rossi – Trusted Since 1999

VALENTINO ROSSI ON TRACK AS THE YAMAHA RACING EXPERIENCE REACHES NEW HEIGHTS IN 2024

July 6, 2024 Michael Le Pard

2024 saw the Yamaha Racing Experience (YRE) scale new heights as R1M owners were joined on track at the two-day event by Yamaha Racing royalty, including nine-times Grand Prix World Champion Valentino Rossi. Held at […]

Yamaha Racing Heritage Club announces 2024 schedule

May 15, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Legends Line Up to Help Yamaha Racing Heritage Club Celebrate 2024 The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club is delighted to announce its schedule for 2024, which includes the Sunday Ride Classic, Dijon Motorcycle Legends Cup, Veterans […]

Valentino Rossi to race for BMW in 24 Hours of Le Mans

May 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Le Mans Cup: BMW M Team WRT, Valentino Rossi and Max Hesse start at ‘Road to Le Mans’. The BMW M4 GT3 will compete as part of the support programme for the 100th anniversary of the […]

Valentino Rossi switches sides to race BMW M Motorsport racing cars

December 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Munich. The BMW M works driver squad for the 2023 season is gaining a well-known 21st member. Valentino Rossi (ITA) and BMW M Motorsport have agreed a works commitment that goes beyond the race appearances with […]

Four-time World Champion Hugh Anderson inducted into MotoGP Legends

October 11, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 11. Suzuki’s four-time World Champion Hugh Anderson is to be inducted into the prestigious ‘MotoGP Legends’ this weekend. New Zealander Anderson (86) will receive the accolade at the Australian […]

Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi

November 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Man. The Myth. The #46 MotoGP Legend “The Doctor” retires. Inspiration Friday: Ride Like Rossi bring inspiration to all those who followed Valentino Rossi‘s 26 year championship racing career. Rossi was riding bikes from […]

Inspiration Friday: Once-in-a-lifetime Experience

November 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This morning I was sure I was going to run something about Black Friday, motorcycle deals, gear deals or door buster savings, but then I saw this news story for kids and Black Friday wasn’t […]

Valentino Rossi ends illustrious MotoGP career

November 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Valentino Rossi brought his MotoGP career to a close this weekend with an emotional weekend at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo for the Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana. The Doctor ended his illustrious career with […]

Something strange happened during MotoGP race says Yamaha

September 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo secured eighth place in the Aragon Grand Prix this weekend after a sensible ride secured him eight further championship points. Cal Crutchlow had a difficult Grand Prix as he just missed out on […]

Marvellous Monster Energy British Grand Prix Victory for Quartararo

August 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo secured his fifth victory of the season with a commanding performance at Silverstone in the British Grand Prix. His Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team-mate Cal Crutchlow rounded out the Grand Prix in 17th […]

Costly error at turn one for Yamaha at Austrian MotoGP

August 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo was on course for another podium finish this weekend before the rain disrupted his charge, resulting in a brave seventh place finish. Valentino Rossi made it two Yamahas inside the top ten by […]

Fabio Quartararo Third in Re-Started Styrian Grand Prix

August 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo delivered an important podium finish as MotoGP returned to action this weekend for the Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, Austria. The Frenchman claimed his seventh podium of the season with […]

WorldSBK Team Garrett Gerloff make his MotoGP Assen race debut

June 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team’s Garrett Gerloff will make his MotoGP race debut this weekend at TT Circuit Assen, riding for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team at the Dutch TT in place of the injured Franco […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Fabio Quartararo continued fine run of form

June 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Fabio Quartararo continued his fine run of form at this weekend’s Grand Prix Deutshland, converting his front row start into a third-place finish. Team-mate Maverick Viñales had a challenging weekend, finishing […]

Aprilia to Race in MotoGP World Championship through 2026

April 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA RACING SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH DORNA THROUGH 2026 FROM THE 2022 SEASON, THE RS-GP FACTORY BIKES WILL BE ON THE TRACK WITH THE OFFICIAL APRILIA RACING TEAM Aprilia Racing is pleased to announce the signing […]

Fabio Quartararo Delivers Third Consecutive Yamaha Win After Perfect Portimao Performance

April 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP maintained their 100% win record this weekend after Fabio Quartararo converted pole position into his second victory of the season with a perfect race in Portugal. The Frenchman claimed victory by […]

Stunning MotoGP comeback under the Qatari floodlights

April 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo made it two victories from two races for the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team, after the Frenchman fought through the field to take victory at the Losail International Circuit. Team-mate Maverick Viñales produced […]

Yamaha and Pata Confirm Contract Extension for 2021 WorldSBK Season

November 2, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Europe is delighted to confirm a one-year contract extension with Pata Snack, seeing them return to the FIM Superbike World Championship with the Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team for a sixth season. To […]

September Talk with Team Suzuki Ecstar Joan Mir on the San Marino GP at Misano

September 17, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 16. Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Joan Mir reflects on the San Marino GP at Misano, and his spectacular last lap pass on Valentino Rossi, to take third position on the […]

Inspiration Friday: 60 Years of Dreams, Innovations and Wins

May 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Even though racing tracks are quiet, stands are empty and the smell of hotdogs and popcorn are gone, we haven’t forgotten the recent heydays of live racing action, thrills, chills and spills on the raceway! […]

Sim Racing: MotoGP Ducati Petrucci and Pirro Virtual Race Sunday 12th April

April 10, 2020 Michael Le Pard

After the overwhelming success of the first-ever MotoGP Virtual Race two weeks ago, this weekend on Sunday 12th April 2020 at 3:00 pm (CEST) the event will be repeated. The second race will see ten […]

Vincent Philippe FIM Endurance World Championship Speaks Out

January 29, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – January 28. Vincent Philippe is one of the FIM Endurance World Championship’s most prolific riders and kingpin at the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team since 2003. Here, the Frenchman reflects on […]

TEAM SUZUKI ECSTAR CLOSES VALENCIA MotoGP WITH 5th AND 7th

November 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 17. Alex Rins: 5th (+ 3.508) Joan Mir: 7th (+ 10.622) • Alex Rins sticks himself in lead group and brings home 5th. • Joan Mir manages solid 7th […]

INTRODUCING THE ITALIAN FMI APRILIA SPORT PRODUCTION CHAMPIONSHIP

November 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

APRILIA RACING TECHNOLOGY AT THE SERVICE OF FUN ON THE TRACK TO DISCOVER NEW ITALIAN TALENT WHO WILL BE THE CHAMPIONS OF TOMORROW Milan, 6 November 2019 – Introducing in 2020 the Italian FMI Aprilia Sport […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Gear up for 2019 MotoGP Battle in Buriram

October 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team has travelled to the Chang International Circuit in Thailand for the first 2019 MotoGP Asian stop. Last year‘s visit to the Buriram track was a big hit amongst the […]

Monster Energy Yamaha`s Aragon Aspirations Result in Fourth and Eighth Place

September 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales made the absolute most of his Yamaha‘s nimble character in the first three sectors of the MotorLand Aragón, but he couldn’t keep late chasing rivals at bay, finishing the […]

Hard Work Pays Off for Monster Energy Yamaha in First Aragon FP Sessions

September 21, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi worked hard on the first day of the Gran Premio Michelin de Aragón race weekend, focusing on improving their bikes‘ set-ups. Their focus and determination were […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Anticipate Action-Packed Aragon GP

September 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi will be back in the saddle of their YZR-M1s this weekend for the Gran Premio Michelin de Aragón. A round that the team always thoroughly […]

Vinales Powers to Pole Position at San Marino GP

September 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team‘s Maverick Viñales brought the heat today at the GP di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini Q2 session. The Spaniard put in a two-stop strategy in an effort to […]

Monster Energy Yamaha are on the Mark in First Misano FP Sessions

September 14, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales continued his good feeling from the Misano Test at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli today. The number-12 rider left a strong impression, securing first position in the FP2 […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Raring for ‘Second Home Race’ in Misano

September 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After a two-week break, following a successful Misano Test, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team are eager to return to action. While Maverick Viñales had to make his way from Spain to Italy for the […]

Ben Spies Returns to Portimão on Tenth Anniversary of his World Title

September 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Ben Spies will return this weekend to the scene of his greatest triumph, as Yamaha welcome the former FIM Superbike World Champion as a special guest for this weekend’s WorldSBK round at the Autódromo Internacional […]

Rossi and Vinales Bank 2nd and 6th in British GP Qualifying

August 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales showed great form on the second day at the Silverstone Circuit. Having both secured places in the Q2 session at the end of FP3, the Factory […]

10 things to know about the British Grand Prix

August 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

For a number of years now, the third and final race held in August for MotoGP is the British Grand Prix, one of the most fascinating events on the world championship calendar which takes place […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Keen to Begin British GP Battle

August 22, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are making their way to the Silverstone Circuit for Round 12 of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, held this weekend. Both riders look forward to riding […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Take Steps in Spielberg First FP Sessions

August 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi used the first free practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring – Spielberg track to the fullest to prepare for an intense weekend. They both showed […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Take Sixth and Tenth at Czech GP

August 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales had difficulties finding their earlier form from the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky weekend during today’s mixed race. The team-mates lost some time at the […]

Third-Row Start for Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP at the Czech GP

August 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales had shown solid pace in the wet and the dry so far this weekend at the Automotodrom Brno, but during the mixed Q2 session they weren‘t […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Eager to Get Going in Germany

July 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team secured a brilliant win in Assen last Sunday but have little time to celebrate as they make their way to the next stage of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, […]

Vinales Aces Assen in Hard-Fought Race

July 1, 2019 Michael Le Pard

It was a day of mixed emotions for the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team at the TT Circuit Assen today. Maverick Viñales delivered a strong race performance at the Motul TT Assen round, riding his […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Top Opening Day in Assen

June 29, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi started their challenge at the TT Circuit Assen today. Their efforts in the opening sessions of the Motul TT Assen weekend paid off as […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Anticipate Action-Packed TT Assen

June 27, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Following a productive test in Barcelona a fortnight ago, the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team are in good shape to start the Motul TT Assen round. After the disappointing double NC in Montmeló, Valentino Rossi […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Close Catalunya Visit with Successful Test

June 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today to try new items for their YZR-M1s. The team-mates finished in 1st and 14th place respectively in the […]

Vinales and Rossi Take 3rd and 5th in Catalunya Qualifying

June 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi found extra speed on the second day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. They secured third and fifth place on the grid in today’s Q2 for the […]

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Prepare to Battle in Barcelona

June 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team started work at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today, in preparation for Sunday‘s Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya. Working on various setting and tyre options, Valentino Rossi and Maverick […]

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 […]

Determined Vinales Collects Championship Points at Demanding Italian GP

June 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales showed great stamina and character in today‘s sweltering Gran Premio d‘Italia Oakley, riding back from a provisional 12th to take sixth place at the chequered flag. Valentino Rossi was […]

Third and Sixth Row Start for Monster Energy Yamaha at Mugello

June 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales put up a fight in a hot Q2 and secured 7th place on the grid for tomorrow‘s Gran Premio d‘Italia Oakley. Valentino Rossi aimed to battle his way through […]

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 […]

Students Finish the 7th Yamaha VR46 Master Camp

May 28, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yesterday the 7th Yamaha VR46 Master Camp came to a close with a tour of the VR46 headquarters in Tavullia, followed by the traditional graduation ceremony and many presents. The Yamaha VR46 Master Camp riders […]

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 […]

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 […]

10 things to know about the French GP at Le Mans from Ducati

May 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

After finishing with both its riders in the top five at Jerez (Spain), the Ducati Team is ready to resume action at Le Mans (France) for the fifth round of the year, scheduled for May […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Renewed Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Opens its Doors for 7th Edition

May 3, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and the VR46 Riders Academy are all set to return with a renewed Yamaha VR46 Master Camp in May. The seventh edition rider line-up includes both fresh faces and the programme’s […]

Rossi Rides to Stunning Second in Close COTA Contest

April 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

A perfectly sunny race day at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) delivered nothing short of a sensational Grand Prix of The Americas. Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi put his heart and soul into […]

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 […]

MOTOGP AUSTIN GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS SCHEDULE AND EVENTS WEEK LIST

April 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MOTOGP AUSTIN GRAND PRIX OF THE AMERICAS SCHEDULE AND EVENTS WEEK LIST Friday – April 12, 2019 8:00 PARKING LOTS OPEN 8:45 GATES OPEN 9:00 – 9:40 MOTO3 FREE PRACTICE 1 9:55 – 10:40 MOTOGP […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]