It was during the presentation of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team which is currently taking place in Madrid that Maverick Vinales announced that he had signed for 2 more years with the Japanese manufacturer's team.
It will therefore wear the colors of the three tuning forks until the end of 2020.
This first announcement from one of the Top Guns will inevitably have an influence on the next movements of the 2019 Mercato chessboard.
We think in particular of Johann zarco, who, if
Valentino Rossi also stays put as you would expect, will have to look elsewhere for its factory handlebars…
Maverick Vinales: “I am very happy that Yamaha and I have extended our contract by two years. It's great for me and the team that we were able to make this announcement so early, because it gives us a sense of calm: we know that I'm going to continue riding my M1 for the next three seasons, so now we can concentrate on the race itself. I am very happy with this decision. I have a lot of confidence in the team and in Yamaha and I'm happy that they feel the same way. I would like to thank Yamaha for their trust, as well as the fans, who always support us. We will continue to work hard. We're going to push as hard as we can in all the Grands Prix and I'm looking forward to three more incredible seasons together! “
Lynn Jarvis: “I am very happy that we have reached an agreement for Maverick to continue as a factory rider for Yamaha. The announcement that he will remain with the team for two more years after 2018 is a great way to start the new season: it shows the clear commitment of both parties and confirms the mutual confidence that we can achieve our common goal of become MotoGP world champions.
Maverick has been a real asset to the team since his arrival. He is motivated and never loses sight of his goals. The 2017 season has not been easy, but it has already brought Yamaha three victories in three races and allowed the manufacturer to win its 500th Grand Prix in its first year with us. Additionally, he placed third in the championship after changing manufacturers, which is also an impressive feat.
Maverick is still very young, so we see a big future for him in Grand Prix, and we are very excited to take on the challenge with him over the next three MotoGP seasons. “
