Yamaha YZR-M1 – Trusted Since 1999

New opportunity to test new Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP machine

Apr 9, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Toprak Razgatlıoğlu to Test Yamaha YZR-M1 at Jerez MotoGP Test 2021 Superbike World Champion, Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, will have a new opportunity to test the Yamaha YZR-M1 MotoGP machine during a planned development test at the […]

First-ever MotoGP outing on Yamaha YZR-M1

Jun 21, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Reigning FIM Superbike World Champion Toprak Razgatlıoğlu completed his first-ever outing on the Yamaha YZR-M1 during a one-day private MotoGP test at the MotorLand Aragón circuit today. After taking his first WorldSBK victory of […]

Quartararo takes sensational second in Spielberg

Aug 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Fabio Quartararo will start tomorrow’s Austrian Grand Prix from a sensational second place, taking the sixth front row start of his rookie season in MotoGP at the Red Bull Ring, while team-mate Franco Morbidelli will […]

2019 Preseason Ends in Style for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team

Feb 26, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team wrapped up the final test of the 2019 preseason at the Losail International Circuit with both riders posting some impressive results. Fabio Quartaro went one better than his impressive […]

Petronas Yamaha SRT Squeeze Maximum from Sepang Test with Morbidelli in Top Ten

Feb 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo complete another positive test in eighth and sixteenth place respectively, with the team learning even more than they’d hoped. A three-day test at the Sepang International Circuit ended on a […]

Promising Start for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team in Valencia

Nov 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Malaysian outfit complete first test as a MotoGP team with excellent feeling, as Franco Morbidelli laps 6th fastest and Fabio Quartararo 17th after first two days of 2019 preseason. After an exciting first day yesterday, […]

Historic Day for PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team as MotoGP Adventure Begins

Nov 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It was a day to remember today for the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, where the Malaysian outfit took its first steps in the MotoGP World Championship with Franco Morbidelli […]

Hard Fought Austrian GP Delivers top 9 for Zarco and Huge Experience for Syahrin

Aug 13, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Monster Yamaha Tech3 duo performed bravely today in Spielberg for the eleventh round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship to conquer a ninth and a 16th position. Knowing that the Austrian circuit would be […]

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 […]

Zarco and Syahrin Strive for Further Glory in Texas

Apr 19, 2018 Michael Le Pard

With a terrific first 2018 podium in his pocket Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco eagerly awaits to cross the Atlantic Ocean again and to be back on his Yamaha YZR-M1 this weekend for the […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 Duo Eager to Arrive in Argentina

Apr 4, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following a successful debut in 2018, Johann Zarco and Hafizh Syahrin are excited to head to South America this week for the second round of the season at the Termas de Río Hondo Circuit. With […]

Great Strides for Zarco and Syahrin on Day Two in Qatar

Mar 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, […]

Monster Yamaha Tech3 to Compete the 2018 MotoGP Season with Hafizh Syahrin

Feb 21, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Following Jonas Folger’s declaration not to contest in 2018, the entire Monster Yamaha Tech3 was trying to find the best solution to replace the German, thereby evaluating available riders. Finally, the French-based squad is very […]

Hafizh Syahrin to Test the Yamaha YZR-M1 in Buriram

Feb 5, 2018 Michael Le Pard

For the upcoming official MotoGP test in Thailand, Buriram, Monster Yamaha Tech3 calls for the services of Hafizh Syahrin. With just 23 years of age, the Malaysian rider is already looking back on four years […]

Zarco and Hernandez Conclude Sepang Test with Positive Sensations

Jan 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Monster Yamaha Tech3 rider Johann Zarco leaves Malaysia with some great feedback after three productive first days of testing in 2018. Last year’s MotoGP Rookie of the Year continued his hard work on Tuesday, concluding […]