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  • Augusto Fernández to Stand In for Miguel Oliveira at the Americas GP

    March 21, 2025—Following his heavy crash in the Gran Premio de Argentina Sprint, Miguel Oliveira has decided to sit out the upcoming Grand Prix of The Americas to focus on recovering from an injury to his left sternoclavicular joint. Augusto Fernández will step up as his replacement rider at the Circuit of The Americas for the Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Team.
    Yamaha regretfully announce that Mi

  • Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Present New Management and Bike Livery at 2025 Yamaha Launch Event

    Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Present New Management and Bike Livery at 2025 Yamaha Launch Event

    February 3, 2025—The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team gear up for the upcoming MotoGP World Championship. The team introduced new Team Principal Paolo Pavesio, and MotoGP stars Fabio Quartararo and Álex Rins unveiled their 2025 bikes – sporting a refreshed colour scheme – at the 2025 Yamaha MotoGP Launch Event at the W Hotel in Kuala Lumpur today. The Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team shared the

  • The Blue Shift: An Overview of Yamaha Factory Racing's 2025 MotoGP Plans

    The Blue Shift: An Overview of Yamaha Factory Racing's 2025 MotoGP Plans

    February 3, 2025—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) and Yamaha Motor Racing Srl (YMR) introduced their mid-term strategy at the 2025 Yamaha MotoGP Launch Event today. Aimed at stimulating innovation and talent development through synergies between several parties – Yamaha Motor Company, Yamaha Motor Racing, and Pramac Racing – the mid-term strategy focuses on 'joint-leadership', global talents, and 'Spi

  • BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Debuts in  The 2025 Moto2 World Championship

    BLU CRU Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Debuts in The 2025 Moto2 World Championship

    February3, 2025—A new challenge for Pramac Racing began today in Kuala Lumpur against the breathtaking backdrop of the illuminated Twin Towers. Following a spectacular 2024 season that saw Prima Pramac Racing clinch the MotoGP Riders World Championship with Jorge Martin—the first independent team to achieve this feat since 2001—the team is now ready to embark on an exciting new chapter. As part of

  • Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Launches in Kuala Lumpur Its 2025 MotoGP Campaign

    Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP Launches in Kuala Lumpur Its 2025 MotoGP Campaign

    February 3, 2025—As the skyline lights were switched on at sunset to illuminate the skies over Kuala Lumpur, Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP unveiled the team that will compete in the 2025 MotoGP World Championship with Jack Miller and Miguel Oliveira riding the Yamaha YZR-M1.
    After making history on 17th November by winning the 2024 MotoGP Riders World Championship with Jorge Martin – the first ind

  • Augusto Fernández Joins Yamaha as Official MotoGP Test Rider in 2025

    Augusto Fernández Joins Yamaha as Official MotoGP Test Rider in 2025

    December 18, 2024—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Motor Racing are delighted to welcome Augusto Fernández into the Yamaha family. The experienced MotoGP rider will join the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP Test Team programme taking on the role of Official MotoGP Test Rider for the 2025 season.
    Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Motor Racing are delighted to announce that experienced MotoGP rider

  • Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team to Debut in Intermediate Class in 2025

    Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team to Debut in Intermediate Class in 2025

    November 21, 2024 - In 2025, the Pramac-Yamaha partnership will venture into the intermediate class with their new Pramac Yamaha Moto2 Team. Moto2 stars Tony Arbolino and Izan Guevara will be joining forces as key players at the start of an exciting era not only for them but for the new team and the two renowned MotoGP partners as well.
    Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that besid

  • Gardner To Make Wild Card Entry at the Grand Prix of Japan with the Yamaha Factory Racing Team

    Gardner To Make Wild Card Entry at the Grand Prix of Japan with the Yamaha Factory Racing Team

    September 30, 2024—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that Remy Gardner will spearhead the Yamaha Factory Racing Team as a wild-card rider at Round 16 of the 2024 FIM MotoGP World Championship, held at the Mobility Resort Motegi.
    Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Remy Gardner will be a wild-card entry in the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, Round 16 of the 2024 FIM Moto

  • Yamaha Sign Jack Miller for the 2025 MotoGP Season as Prima Pramac Yamaha Factory Team Rider

    September 20, 2024—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that Jack Miller will be joining the Prima Pramac Yamaha Factory Team for the 2025 season alongside Miguel Oliveira.
    The accomplished Australian has many premier-class and lower-class podiums to his name (23x MotoGP, 10x Moto3, 33 in total) including 10 wins (4x MotoGP, 6x Moto3). As a seasoned rider with undeniable talent, he i

  • Yamaha Sign Miguel Oliveira as Factory MotoGP Rider

    Yamaha Sign Miguel Oliveira as Factory MotoGP Rider

    September 6, 2024—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce the signing of Miguel Oliveira. The Portuguese MotoGP star will be riding for the Prima Pramac Yamaha Factory Team for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP season.
    Oliveira is in his sixth year in the MotoGP class and his fourteenth year in the paddock. The vastly experienced 29-year-old has many premier-class and lower-class achievements to

  • Paolo Pavesio to become Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing

    Paolo Pavesio to become Managing Director of Yamaha Motor Racing

    September 2, 2024—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd (YMC) and Yamaha Motor Racing (YMR) are pleased to announce that Paolo Pavesio will assume the role of Managing Director of YMR as of 1st January 2025. Mr. Pavesio will succeed Lin Jarvis, who will step down from the role at the end of 2024 after a 26-year tenure.
    Formerly Director of Marketing & Motorsport at Yamaha Motor Europe (YME), Paolo Pavesio

  • Yamaha Sign Álex Rins for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP Season as Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

    Yamaha Sign Álex Rins for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP Season as Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Rider

    August 2, 2024—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is delighted to announce that Álex Rins will be staying on as a rider with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team in 2025 and 2026 alongside Fabio Quartararo.
    Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Álex Rins has signed on with the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team for the 2025 and 2026 MotoGP season.
    The vastly experienced Spaniard is a househ

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