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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 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. […]

DAINESE BECOMES OFFICIAL SAFETY PARTNER FOR ESTENSON RACING

February 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

COSTA MESA, Calif. (February 7th, 2019) – Dainese, the world leader in protective wear for dynamic sports, today announced its team sponsorship with Estenson Racing that includes dual-discipline racer, JD Beach, for the 2019 American Flat […]

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 […]

Movistar Yamaha Continue Development on Test Day 1 in Jerez

December 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were back in action today at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto for the first day of the Jerez MotoGP Official Test. They continued to compare […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Positive Valencia Test

November 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Despite having to sit out the first three hours of available track time in the pit box again, waiting for the riding conditions to improve, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team were able to complete most […]

Movistar Yamaha Top Day 1 at Valencia Test

November 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a one-day break, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team returned to the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo to commence the 2019 pre-season. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi concluded the first day of […]

Dramatic End to Movistar Yamaha`s Run at Drenched Valencia GP

November 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team were unlucky to score just three points at the Grand Prix of Valencia today, despite both riders showing a very impressive pace in the wet. Valentino Rossi had a brilliant […]

Viñales Gives Qualifying Masterclass in Valencia

November 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales wrote qualifying history today at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo, becoming only the second rider ever to secure pole position after first taking part in the […]

Movistar Yamaha Start Valencia Showdown with Wet FP Sessions

November 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi got a feel for the wet conditions at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana – Ricardo Tormo today. Despite the standing water proving to be an obstacle, […]

Movistar Yamaha Put Up Fierce Fight in the Malaysian GP

November 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales pushed to the max during today’s Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix, putting on a brave ride from 11th on the grid to 4th position over the finish line. Valentino Rossi […]

Rossi Takes Front Row as Rain Spoils Sepang Qualifying Day

November 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a lengthy wait, due to a monsoon rain shower that hit the Sepang International Circuit directly at the end of FP4, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP teammates were happy to get underway in qualifying. With […]

Strong First Sessions in Sepang for Movistar Yamaha

November 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales began the first free practice sessions at the Sepang International Circuit on a high note. The teammates commenced preparations for this weekend’s penultimate round of the championship […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Ready for Malaysian Round

October 31, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a superb victory at the Phillip Island track last Sunday, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team is fully motivated to turn up ready for combat again this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit. This race […]

Viñales Banks Brilliant Victory in Australia

October 28, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team are celebrating at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit today, as they have returned to the top step of the podium with Maverick Viñales taking a stunning win. Valentino Rossi […]

First and Third Row for Movistar Yamaha in Showery Australian Qualifying

October 27, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Maverick Viñales secured a front row start today during a mixed Q2 session at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, taking second place on the grid for tomorrow’s Michelin Australian Motorcycle […]

Productive First Free Practice Sessions for Movistar Yamaha at Phillip Island

October 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team had to wait a while for action to get underway at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, as the Friday riding schedule was delayed due to an oil spillage in […]

Movistar Yamaha Ready to Push in Phillip Island Race Weekend

October 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team look forward to an action-packed race at the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix round, where Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales aspire to feature […]

Movistar Yamaha Prepare for Motegi Matchup in First FP Sessions

October 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the first of the overseas triple-header weekends today with a dry FP1 session and a wet FP2. They secured fifth and ninth place respectively in […]

Movistar Yamaha Travel to Japan to Start Triple-Header

October 17, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team is greatly motivated to tackle the next challenge at another significant round. They will start the triple-header of consecutive overseas races with a home Grand Prix for Yamaha at the […]

Movistar Yamaha Charge to First and Second Row in Hot Thai Qualifying

October 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales delighted the Thai fans at the Chang International Circuit with their speed on the second day of the PTT Thailand Grand Prix. After two solid practice sessions […]

Movistar Yamaha Competitive at Chang Circuit in Friday FP Sessions

October 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the first Asian flyaway race weekend today, at the Chang International Circuit. They made the most of the morning 45-minute practice session with a perfect […]

Movistar Yamaha Travel to Thailand for New Challenge at the Chang Circuit

October 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team venture out to uncharted territory this weekend as they participate in the very first PTT Thailand Grand Prix, held this weekend. Both Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales will ride to […]

Movistar Yamaha Fight to 8th and 10th in Aragon GP

September 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales showed their grit during today’s blistering hot Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón. Pushing to the limit in the 23-lap race at the MotorLand Aragón track, they made […]

Movistar Yamaha Qualify on 4th and 6th Row in Aragon

September 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales showed his spirit in Q1 when he set the best time of the session on his very first flying lap. He improved his time further in Q2 to ultimately take […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Primed for Action at the Aragon GP

September 20, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales return to Spain for round 14 of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, held this Sunday, at the MotorLand Aragón. The Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón holds […]

Movistar Yamaha Seal Fifth and Seventh in San Marino Race

September 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi showed persistence at today’s Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini. Though they lost valuable time at the start of the race at […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Make Way to Misano for Second Home Race

September 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales return to Italy for the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, held at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli this weekend. Despite […]

Soaking Conditions at Silverstone Cause British GP Cancellation

August 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Due to safety concerns and track conditions the GoPro British Grand Prix has been cancelled. Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi were keen on racing in front of the British fans today at […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Poised for Silverstone Start

August 24, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are traveling to the United Kingdom for the GoPro British Grand Prix, held at the Silverstone Circuit this weekend. The teammates arrive at the twelfth round feeling […]

Rossi Rides Strong Comeback Race to Sixth at the Red Bull Ring

August 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi turned his fortunes around today at the eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich, claiming a strong 6th place after a superb comeback race. Maverick Viñales had a more challenging outing […]

Movistar Yamaha to Start Austrian GP from Fourth and Fifth Row

August 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales put up a fight, trying a two-stop strategy in Q2, and secured 11th place on the grid for tomorrow’s eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. Valentino Rossi aimed to battle […]

Rain Spoils Practice Proceedings for Movistar Yamaha at the Red Bull Ring

August 11, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi used the first dry free practice session to get a base set-up for the race locked ahead of Sunday’s eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich, whilst in […]

Movistar Yamaha Try New Solutions at Brno Test

August 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

One day after the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky race, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi was back on the Automotodrom Brno circuit for a one-day official IRTA test. Teammate Maverick Viñales opted not […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Aspire to Podium Success in Austria

August 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from the Brno Test, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi heads to the Red Bull Ring – Spielberg circuit for this weekend’s eyetime Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich. Maverick Viñales’ crash in the Czech Republic […]

Rossi Banks Crucial Championship Points at the Czech GP

August 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi had predicted that he would have a challenging end to the Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky race and acted accordingly. He made a strong charge in the first half […]

Movistar Yamaha Lay Set-Up Foundations in Czech Free Practice Sessions

August 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Action got underway at the Automotodrom Brno circuit today with the first two free practice sessions ahead of Sunday’s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské republiky. Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales initially struggled to find the […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Are Back in Action in Brno

August 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Fresh from a three-week summer break, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are ready to commence the second half of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship at this weekend’s Monster Energy Grand Prix Ceské […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Pull Off Superb Double Podium at the Sachsenring

July 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales celebrated on the Sachsenring rostrum together after a stellar performance from the two Movistar Yamaha MotoGP men. They secured second and third place respectively in this afternoon‘s Motorrad Grand […]

Vinales Takes Podium At Action-Packed Race In Assen

July 6, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the TT Circuit Assen hosted the closest battle of the 2018 MotoGP season so far. At one point the front group consisted of eight riders and Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Continue Contest for Championship in Catalunya

June 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya three weeks ago, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team return to Barcelona for round seven of the MotoGP World Championship. After securing a third place at the Mugello […]

Rossi Rewards Passionate Fans with Third Place on Italian Home Soil

June 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The crowds had the Autrodromo del Mugello covered in yellow smoke even before the start of the Gran Premio d’Italia Oakley, and Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi gave them various reasons to keep celebrating all […]

Record-breaking Rossi Pole and Double Movistar Yamaha Front Row in Mugello

June 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi made the crowds go wild as he grabbed pole position at the Autodromo del Mugello, setting a new circuit best lap. Teammate Maverick Viñales also gave a heroic performance at […]

Movistar Yamaha Gain Momentum on a Hectic Friday at Mugello

June 1, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales started the weekend as the second fastest man after day one at the Autodromo del Mugello. Teammate Valentino Rossi was also on the pace as he prepared for Sunday’s Gran […]

Resilient Rossi Rallies to Third in Le Mans

May 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi showed once again you should never count him out for the race, regardless of his starting position. He displayed a competitive pace aboard his YZR-M1 throughout today’s entire Grand Prix […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Find Form in French Friday Free Practice Sessions

May 18, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi immediately displayed a solid pace today. He used the two sunny free practice sessions to the fullest to prepare for Sunday’s Grand Prix de France, and secured third place in […]

Movistar Yamaha Improve Feeling at One-Day Jerez Test

May 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team spent an extra day in Jerez today, after yesterday’s Gran Premio de España, to take part in a one-day Official IRTA Test. Maverick Viñales was the 4th fastest rider, whilst […]

Movistar Yamaha Score 5th and 7th at Drama-Packed Spanish GP

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales’ persistence earned them valuable points for the championship today. They pushed to the fullest at a hot and slippery Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, securing fifth […]

Fourth Row Start for Movistar Yamaha Teammates in Jerez de la Frontera

May 7, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi showed 100% commitment during today’s FP3, FP4 and the qualifying sessions at the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, but their efforts were not met by […]

Movistar Yamaha Search for Pace in First Jerez Practice Sessions

May 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales made their first kilometres on European soil of the 2018 MotoGP season during today’s free practice sessions. The pair used their time on track to prepare for […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Sets Up Camp For The Grand Prix Of Spain

May 3, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi journeyed back to Europe to continue the 2018 MotoGP World Championship fight this weekend at the Gran Premio de España, held at the Circuito de Jerez. Viñales […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Cruise to Second and Fourth Place at COTA

April 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Blistering sunshine at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA), with blue sky as far as the eye could see, was an omen for a faultless race by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi. […]

Confident Start to the COTA Weekend for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi kicked off the Grand Prix of The Americas showing good form. Making the most of the perfect riding conditions in today’s two free practice sessions, the […]

First Place Start for Vinales after Eventful Austin Qualifying

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

An eventful Q2 session at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this afternoon saw Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales secure second place on the grid for the Grand Prix of The Americas. However, he is […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Arrive in Austin for the Grand Prix of The Americas

April 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have travelled to Austin, Texas in the United States of America for this weekend’s Grand Prix of The Americas. After a chaotic race day at the Termas de Río Honda […]

Fifth Place for Vinales after Drama-Filled Argentina Grand Prix

April 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales showed a strong race pace today at the Gran Premio de la República Argentina and took fifth place in the final results. Valentino Rossi was shadowing his teammate for most […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Anticipate Action in Argentina

April 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales are crossing the Atlantic Ocean on their way to the second Grand Prix of the season, held in Argentina this weekend. After his strong third place podium […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Finish First Outings Under Qatar Floodlights

March 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team were keen to begin their 2018 MotoGP World Championship challenge today. Valentino Rossi’s and Maverick Viñales’ main goal for the first two practice sessions was to set up their YZR-M1s […]

Yamaha and Rossi Confirm Two-Year Contract Extension

March 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that it will continue its strong relationship with nine-time World Champion and living MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, having signed a new two-year agreement. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Ready to Start the 2018 Racing Season in Qatar

March 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

This weekend Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales get to fire up their YZR-M1’s engines again, signalling the start of the 2018 MotoGP season at the Grand Prix of Qatar. It was only […]

DAYTONA TT Draws America’s Road Racing Heroes Back to The Dirt

March 12, 2018 Michael Le Pard

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 11, 2018) – Any list of all-time great motorcycle road racers is invariably stacked with converted dirt trackers. In fact, during 500cc GP’s fondly remembered golden age — an era that […]

Great Strides for Zarco and Syahrin on Day Two in Qatar

March 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco performed in a superb way today, while the Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider used the second day of testing at the Losail International Circuit to work towards the start of the 2018 season. Thereby, […]

Testing Continues for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP in Qatar

March 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the second of the three test days at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar. Riders Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi continued to prepare for the 2018 racing season […]

Movistar Yamaha Get Testing Underway in Qatar

March 2, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi completed the first day of pre-season testing at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar this evening, finishing in first and seventh place respectively. Viñales was the first […]

Pata Yamaha Primed for Phillip Island Opener

February 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team concluded a positive preseason at the official two-day Phillip Island test on Tuesday and feel ready for the opening round of the 2018 FIM Superbike World Championship at the […]

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Conclude Thailand Testing

February 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales ended the third and final day of MotoGP testing in Buriram, Thailand, securing 10th and 12th place respectively in today’s rankings. Using his time from yesterday as […]

Movistar Yamaha Progress on Thailand Test Day Two

February 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team have wrapped up the second day of testing at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand. Riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales spent the available time fine-tuning their bikes’ settings […]

Movistar Yamaha Get Back To Business at the Buriram Test

February 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team’s Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales were keen to get reunited with their YZR-M1s today at the start of the Buriram MotoGP Official Test. The teammates were back on track to build […]

Movistar Yamaha Complete Sepang Test Schedule

January 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Today the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team completed the first official IRTA test of the 2018 season, held at the Sepang International Circuit. Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales had another go at trying the new aerodynamic […]

Movistar Yamaha Teammates Top Second Sepang Test Day

January 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team were back on track today to continue work at the first official IRTA test of the 2018 season, held at the Sepang International Circuit. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi again […]

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team Presents its 2018 Colours in Madrid

January 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Italy-based Yamaha Factory Racing team travelled to Madrid not only to present a new livery, but also to celebrate its strong partnership with telecommunications giant Telefónica Spain. The two companies signed a five-year partnership […]

Movistar Yamaha Find Mojo on First Valencia Test Day

November 15, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team successfully completed the first day of the Valencia MotoGP Official Test at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, testing various bike chassis and set-up options. Maverick Viñales and Valentino Rossi had positive […]

Valiant 5th and 12th for Movistar Yamaha in the Final Act of MotoGP in Valencia

November 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP fans couldn’t have asked for a more dramatic Gran Premio de la Comunitat Valenciana today and the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders were there to pick up the pieces. Valentino Rossi rode a very consistent […]