The season-opening Qatar MotoGP proves a race to forget for Petronas Yamaha team-mates Valentino Rossi and Franco Morbidelli, who are struck by different problems on their way to 12th and 18th places.
After three days of Official testing in Qatar, Xavi Vierge and Jake Dixon will get their 2021 season underway at the Losail International Circuit this Sunday for the Moto2 opener.
Valentino Rossi confident heading into the season-opening Qatar MotoGP; 'A lot of riders on different bikes that are also strong, but we’re definitely in the pack. Our race pace looks good'.
Franco Morbidelli seeking to react quickly to changing track conditions during the 2021 MotoGP season by creating 'a menu of settings and moves that we can do'.
'Clever' development work from Yamaha plus a 'beautiful' feeling with this new Petronas team means Valentino Rossi finishes MotoGP pre-season testing in Qatar a happy man.
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi ready to adapt his working methods to suit his new Satellite surroundings at Petronas Yamaha; 'Sincerely I’m open to everything'.
Valentino Rossi happy to hear Franco Morbidelli's comments on their friendship being more important than MotoGP; 'It will be hard to manage, but I think we can do'.
Yamaha has officially joined fellow manufacturers KTM, Ducati and Honda in committing to MotoGP for the next five-year contract cycle with Dorna, from 2022-2026. "Yamaha this year is celebrating its 60th year in grand prix competition," said Yamaha Racing managing director Lin Jarvis.
Suzuki MotoGP project leader Shinichi Sahara admits Davide Brivio's unexpected departure as team manager has made the factory's quest for a satellite team more complicated.